Proposal Manager- Cybersecurity & Compliance
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Proposal Manager- Cybersecurity & Compliance based in the United States.
This role is ideal for an experienced proposal professional who can transform complex cybersecurity services into clear, compelling, and competitive business opportunities. You will lead the full proposal lifecycle, from opportunity qualification through final submission, supporting growth across cybersecurity advisory and compliance engagements. Working closely with sales teams, technical experts, and leadership, you will ensure proposals are accurate, strategic, and aligned with client requirements. The position requires strong project management skills, technical writing ability, and a deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks. You will play a key role in expanding business opportunities by creating high-quality responses that showcase security expertise and value. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact within a fast-moving cybersecurity environment.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Proposal Manager- Cybersecurity & Compliance based in the United States.
This role is ideal for an experienced proposal professional who can transform complex cybersecurity services into clear, compelling, and competitive business opportunities. You will lead the full proposal lifecycle, from opportunity qualification through final submission, supporting growth across cybersecurity advisory and compliance engagements. Working closely with sales teams, technical experts, and leadership, you will ensure proposals are accurate, strategic, and aligned with client requirements. The position requires strong project management skills, technical writing ability, and a deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks. You will play a key role in expanding business opportunities by creating high-quality responses that showcase security expertise and value. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact within a fast-moving cybersecurity environment.
Accountabilities:
- Manage the complete lifecycle of RFP, RFI, and RFQ responses, including qualification, planning, writing, review, and submission.
- Evaluate incoming opportunities to determine strategic fit, feasibility, and likelihood of success in collaboration with sales and leadership teams.
- Develop and edit proposal content covering cybersecurity services, assessment methodologies, compliance programs, technical approaches, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Translate complex cybersecurity concepts from subject matter experts into clear, persuasive, and client-focused proposal narratives.
- Coordinate proposal development across sales, technical teams, delivery teams, compliance specialists, and executive stakeholders.
- Ensure proposals align with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC, FedRAMP, HIPAA, and HITRUST.
- Maintain and improve proposal resources, including templates, response libraries, framework documentation, and supporting materials.
- Manage proposal tools, procurement platforms, and opportunity tracking systems to support efficient submission processes.
- Partner with sales and delivery teams to ensure pricing, scope, and service structures are accurately represented.
- Track proposal performance metrics, submission quality, turnaround times, and contribution to revenue growth.
- Identify opportunities to improve proposal processes, documentation, and internal collaboration workflows.
- 5+ years of experience managing proposals, RFP responses, or similar business development documentation processes.
- Experience supporting proposals within cybersecurity, IT services, compliance consulting, or technology-focused organizations.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity and compliance frameworks including PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC, FedRAMP, and HITRUST.
- Strong ability to transform technical information into clear, persuasive, and structured written content.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, including sales professionals, technical subject matter experts, and leadership stakeholders.
- Excellent written communication, editing, organization, and document management skills.
- Strong project management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in technical and compliance documentation.
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong ownership of deliverables.
- Experience with government contracting, public sector proposals, procurement platforms, or cybersecurity consulting environments is a plus.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong collaboration with internal teams.
- Competitive salary range of approximately $100,000 - $130,000 annually, based on location, skills, and experience.
- Fully remote work environment for US-based professionals.
- Opportunity to work on high-impact cybersecurity and compliance initiatives.
- Collaboration with experienced sales, technical, and leadership teams.
- Opportunity to influence proposal strategy and contribute directly to business growth.
- Professional development opportunities within the cybersecurity and compliance industry.
- Exposure to leading security frameworks, consulting engagements, and enterprise client opportunities.
- Supportive environment focused on ownership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
The Proposal Manager will oversee the development, coordination, and submission of cybersecurity and compliance proposals while ensuring technical accuracy, compliance alignment, and strong business positioning.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented proposal professional with strong writing skills, cybersecurity knowledge, and experience managing complex business development processes.