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Proposal Manager Energy

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • 15 years of business development experience
  • 10 years of combined technical and business development experience with US government programs
  • Proven experience managing complex, multi-contributor proposals under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire proposal process from receipt of an RFP/RFQ to final submission
  • Assemble, lead, and direct a multi-disciplinary team
  • Conduct structured quality reviews and verify compliance with client requirements
  • Build successful business relationships and develop customer relationships

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Time Management

About the company

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AtkinsRéalis

Engineering Services

We are a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. ---

Company details

IndustryEngineering Services
Company size10001

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Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Proposal Manager Energy – Remote.  This remote position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN office.

Your role

  • An integral part of our US Nuclear team supporting both our Commercial Nuclear and Federal markets as we expand our portfolio. 

  • An experienced Business Development & Proposal Manager with a strong background in federal government contracting to drive strategic growth initiatives and lead the development of compliant, compelling proposals.

  • Reports to the Chief Growth Officer and is responsible for managing the entire proposal process from receipt of an RFP/RFQ, RFI/EOI, or similar request to final submission.

  • Manages all proposal planning and coordination activities to include scheduling proposal projects, assigning contributors, running review gates, and managing production plans aligned with client requirements and deadlines.

  • Assembles, leads, and directs a multi-disciplinary team, unblocks subject matter experts, and escalates risks to ensure timely completion of proposals in close collaboration with the assigned Capture Manager.

  • Supports storyboarding, content creation and management, and formatting, ensuring proposals are clear, concise, and persuasive.

  • Conducts structured quality reviews, verify compliance with client requirements, and manage final assembly and submission, including portal requirements.

  • Gathers and formats information, prepares clear and concise proposals in response to client needs, and managing proposal submission deadlines.

  • Builds successful business relationships by delivering a value proposition that is attractive to both customers and prospective business partners.

  • Develops, maintains and builds a strong professional network and customer relationships.

  • Coordinates company resources in the planning, development, and submission of proposals and related market responses.

  • Participates in strategic planning with leadership team.

  • Responsible for obtaining necessary approvals and implementing the Company’s Governance policies.

  • Handles proposal delivery to customers and interfaces with all customers on requests and issues.

  • Understands, in broad terms, customer contracts and business planning activities. Engages corporate resources (e.g., Contracts, Legal and Procurement managers) to ensure contract terms and conditions are appropriately handled.

  • Communicates and engages company technical experts and Operations personnel to develop solutions to customer challenges.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

About you

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, with experience in project management and team supervision.

  • Requires 15 years of business development experience.

  • Requires 10 years of combined technical and business development experience with US government programs.

  • Requires 10 years of experience with the Federal Government Acquisition and resultant Proposal Development environments.

  • Proven experience managing complex, multi-contributor proposals under tight deadlines.

  • Department of Energy Environmental Management/NNSA and/or Office of Science in a technical or business development role is desired.

  • Commercial Nuclear experience is desired.

  • Familiarity with AI-assisted proposal workflows and content libraries is increasingly valued.

  • Proposal Management processes and tools.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $113,000 - $188,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. 

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Job Type

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  

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