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Director of Proposal Development (Contract) - Remote

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 8+ years experience
  • APMP credential preferred
  • Services industry background
  • State HHS or behavioral health contracting experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Identify and qualify state and commercial RFPs across all three TWF divisions
  • Bid-no-bid analysis with TWF leadership
  • Full proposal lifecycle: kickoff, compliance matrix, schedule, color reviews, production, submission
  • Coordinate SME input across TWF Founding Partners and consultants

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Freelance
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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The Wilkinson Firm

Staffing & Recruiting

🌟 Empowering Mental and Behavioral Health Organizations with Tailored HR Solutions 🌟 At 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦, we specialize in providing comprehensive human resource services specifically designed for the mental and behavioral health sector. Our mission is to empower mental and behavioral health organizations—be they private practices, nonprofits, or telehealth services—by enhancing employee engagement, promoting workforce well-being, and ensuring legal compliance. We understand the unique challenges faced by mental and behavioral health professionals and are dedicated to creating customized solutions that address those needs. Our commitment to integrity, respect, and inclusivity drives us to foster resilient workplace cultures where both employees and clients can thrive. What We Offer: 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Targeted strategies to attract and place qualified mental health professionals. 𝐎𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬: Streamlined processes that focus on mental wellness initiatives to support new hires. 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Comprehensive benefits packages reflecting the unique needs of mental health staff. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Expert guidance on employment laws to ensure adherence and minimize risks. 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: Innovative programs designed to enhance workplace culture and satisfaction. With the growing demand for mental and behavioral health services, we believe that prioritizing the well-being of mental health professionals is essential for delivering exceptional care. Join us as we champion the cause of 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴, fostering environments of support and excellence in the mental and behavioral health landscape. 📞 Connect with us to learn more about how we can support your organization!

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IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size2 - 10

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Job description

Engagement: 1099 contract, hybrid hourly + win bonus. Comp: $100-200/hr engaged + 3-5% of awarded contract value as win bonus. Location: Fully remote, USA. Reports to: Founder + CEO.

About The Wilkinson Firm

TWF serves three divisions: HR Advisory (behavioral health, mental health, human services), Premium Hospitality and Event Staffing, and emerging Government Contracting. State and commercial RFPs across all three are a meaningful revenue stream we are not pursuing systematically yet. We need a Director of Proposal Development to own the bid-no-bid decision, response coordination, and submission compliance for state HHS contracts, behavioral health authority bids, hospitality MSAs, and healthcare system HR services RFPs.

Who we want

Proposal and bid managers with services industry background. 8+ years experience. APMP credential preferred. You know how to read a 200-page RFP, build a compliance matrix in 4 hours, and orchestrate SME input across 6 contributors with conflicting calendars. State HHS or behavioral health contracting experience strongly preferred.

What you would do

  • Identify and qualify state and commercial RFPs across all three TWF divisions
  • Bid-no-bid analysis with TWF leadership
  • Full proposal lifecycle: kickoff, compliance matrix, schedule, color reviews, production, submission
  • Coordinate SME input across TWF Founding Partners and consultants
  • Build TWF's response library (past performance, key personnel, technical narratives, pricing structures)
  • Post-submission tracking and debrief capture

Compensation

$0 base. $100-200/hr engaged. 3-5% of awarded contract value as win bonus, paid on award.

What you keep

  • Non-exclusive. Keep your other proposal consulting and bid management work.
  • 30-day cancel from either party.
  • NDA per engagement.

How to apply

Send CV and one-paragraph note on the largest RFP you have managed end-to-end that was awarded to daryan@thewilkinsonfirm.com with subject "Director of Proposal Development." Reply within 48 hours.

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