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Senior Proposal Manager

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Feb 13, 2026
Position Overview Seasoned professional in the business development job family; full competence in functional area.Manages program and project implementation and makes significant contributions to department goals and planning efforts.Knows when to escalate problems/questions to a higher level.Works with internal and external customers. Supports organization's processes for developing high quality proposals. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Please Note:U.S. Citizenship is required. Role and Responsibilities: -Responsibilities and duties include: -Works with the capture and operations departments to solicit, review, and write responses to RFPs. -Identifies innovative ways to improve efficiency of proposal process. -Contributes to department strategy; works independently with input in complex situations. -Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve services or processes. -Provides leadership to ensure proposals are completed in accordance with the customer (internal or external) requirements and coordinates the activities of other professionals/analysts assigned to support the project/program/initiative. -Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. -Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience including formal and informal mentoring. -Accountable for the quality and timely delivery of all agreed-upon deliverables.Ensure that task related products are consistent in format and content with overall required deliverables. -Routinely engage with the internal partners and customers to coordinate activities. -Often leads and coordinates the work of project teams (within the respective department and cross-functionally outside of the respective department) -Demonstrate ability to serve as the project/program lead for a moderate-sized opportunity/project/program/initiative. -Identifies and communicates opportunities to develop current and prospective business areas and offerings. -Shares knowledge and supports peers, staff, and others to increase skills, foster improvement and enhance outcomes. -Performs work under minimal supervision. -Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. -Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. -May act as a lead or first-level supervisor. Skills: -Ability to understand an internal or external customer's needs and translate them into meaningful solutions; leans forward with recommendations/solutions. -Coordinate the work of multiple professionals/ analysts to achieve a cohesive final product/service/solution/deliverable. -Successfully oversee the development of analytical and business studies and complex analysis, resulting in final reports, recommendations and presentations that explain complex thoughts, results, and analysis. -Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends solutions / best practices; continually seeks updated knowledge on issues impacting current programs/projects/processes. -Guides others in resolving complex issues in specialized area based on existing solutions and procedures. -Exhibits functional and operational proficiency in solving highly complex problems in specialty area (Security, Finance, Acct, Contracts, HR, BD etc.) -Apply lessons learned and skills to solve problems significantly different than those previously encountered. -Demonstrate ability to take a complex problem, break it into manageable pieces, prioritize the order that they should be addressed, and assign them to others based on their strengths and abilities. -Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.Brings forth creative and innovation ideas and solutions. -Organizational skills, Planning, Oral and written communication, Leadership skills. Advanced Skills: -Routinely interface with other senior-level leaders and teammates; always demonstrating outstanding poise and strong cross-functional teamwork. -Clearly explain results, processes, and methodologies in both formal and informal settings.Is accommodating to both positive and negative customer feedback. -Demonstrate ability to mentor members of the proposal team and position them to succeed. -Demonstrates strong cross-functional teamwork, collaboration and communication. -Actively participates in professional growth opportunities as well as corporate or local sponsored events, MWR, opportunities etc. -Actively seeks perspectives from others to ensure inclusiveness and understanding. Required Experience: -Managing and producing proposals on classified systems and networks -Using AI tools for proposal management and writing in accordance with corporate guidelines Qualifications and Education Requirements: -Bachelor's Degree & 6-12 Years of Experience Or -Master's Degree & 5-8 Years of Experience Physical Requirements: -Frequent sitting for long periods using computer keyboard, zoom conferencing, Microsoft teams, telephone etc. -Regular standing and walking to file documents, make copies, meet with leaders / employees in other parts of the building etc. -Keyboarding - Entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard. Traditional Keyboard refers to a panel of keys used as the primary input device on a computer, typographic machine or 10-Key numeric keypad. -Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment. -Some work (less than 5%) may require moving and lifting of heavy objects. Travel: Up to 20% CONUS travel Clearance: TS, with SCI eligibility desired EEO Statement: MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.