Jr. Proposal Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE The Jr. Proposal Manager is a member of Accela’s RFP team, supporting the development of competitive proposals for state and local government customers. In this role, you will assist with proposal coordination activities across the full proposal lifecycle, from kickoff through submission, while learning proposal best practices and compliance requirements. This role supports responses to government software RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs. You will work closely with experienced proposal managers and cross‑functional contributors to help produce high‑quality, compliant proposals for Accela’s SaaS solutions and contribute to the ongoing improvement of proposal content and processes. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Manage end-to-end execution of government RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs Create proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices Coordinate inputs from internal stakeholders Draft, edit, and review proposal content Ensure compliance with solicitation requirements Support proposal process improvements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree 1–3 years of experience in proposal coordination or RFP management Familiarity with government procurement processes Strong organizational and communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools Qvidian, Loopio or other proposal management software skills DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with government software or SaaS proposals APMP certification or interest in pursuing certification ABOUT ACCELA For nearly 20 years, Accela has been an industry leader in designing and delivering government software to improve efficiency, increase citizen engagement and enable the development of thriving communities. Today, citizens are savvy to how services should be delivered, and expect a consistently convenient, openly transparent view into their local government. While government agencies struggle to do more with less, our mission has never been more critical. Accela provides a robust, cloud-based platform of government software solutions that accelerate growth, efficiency, and transparency in communities of all sizes. From planning, to building, to service request management and more, Accela’s SaaS offerings level the playing field for small and medium governments and enable smaller agencies to leverage larger city technologies. Our open and flexible technology helps agencies address specific needs today, while ensuring they are well prepared for the emerging challenges of the future. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Accela believes in developing and nurturing a workplace community where our differences are celebrated, and everyone feels a sense of psychological safety and belonging. Accela is committed to putting resources and attention towards evolving our practices, policies, and philosophies to enable diversity to thrive and to support equity in opportunity for everyone. COMPENSATION AND WELL-BEING The annual base salary range for this full-time position is $70,000 - $80,000 (less applicable taxes). The actual annual base salary offered may be adjusted based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, training, and experience. In addition to an annual base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus target. This is a discretionary bonus awarded based on company and individual goal achievement. Accela’s U.S. team members will receive a generous benefits package consisting of options including flexible time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, family planning benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, health savings account with company contributions, flexible spending account, life, accident, and disability coverage, business travel insurance, employee assistance programs, and other well-being benefits. Accela is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and will respond to requests for job accommodations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or based on disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation #LI-Remote