Proposal Manager II - Virtual (Benefits)

Location: Virtual, Illinois, United States of America

Salary: USD 75,000–100,000 per year

Company

hirify.global helps clients build healthier and more financially secure workforces through benefits, health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence-management services.

What you will do

• Own the complete lifecycle of complex new-business and retention proposals, from opportunity assessment through final submission.
• Build project schedules, document client requirements, and assign and track responsibilities across cross-functional teams.
• Shape proposal strategy, messaging, structure, executive summaries, and technical sections.
• Customize content to client goals while ensuring compliance with RFP instructions and quality standards.
• Identify risks early and implement solutions to protect timelines and proposal quality.
• Partner with sales, legal, finance, product, subject-matter experts, and graphics teams, while mentoring junior proposal staff.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of proposal management experience, ideally in the benefits industry.
• Experience leading multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously under strict deadlines.
• Exceptional writing, editing, persuasive communication, and information-synthesis skills.
• Strong collaboration, influential leadership, and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office, including SharePoint, Word, and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and RFP or proposal software.
• Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage begins on Day One.
• Wellbeing programs, retirement plans with contribution matching, generous time off, and parental leave.
• Continuing education, training, and career growth opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements are supported where possible.
• Inclusive workplace with reasonable accommodations available during the hiring process.

Hiring process

• An offer is contingent on successfully completing a role-appropriate background check.
• All virtual interviews are conducted by video.