Government Bids & Proposals Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Government Bids & Proposals Manager to handle the complete lifecycle of government tender and RFP submissions. This role requires expertise in bid preparation, proposal writing, budgeting, and submission, along with liaison activities to facilitate smooth communication and compliance with government departments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of government procurement processes, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to manage both technical and financial bids efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Identify suitable government tenders, RFPs, and RFQs relevant to our business domain.
• Prepare comprehensive technical bids and financial bids in compliance with tender requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams (technical, finance, legal) to gather inputs for proposal preparation.
• Ensure all proposals are compliant with government norms, submission guidelines, and deadlines.
• Draft persuasive and compliant proposal documents, including Executive Summaries, Technical Write-Ups, and Compliance Matrices.
• Manage online and offline tender submission processes.
• Maintain an updated repository of proposal templates, past bids, and supporting documents.
• Forecast and plan budgets for bids and projects to ensure accurate financial submissions.

Liaison & Coordination

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with government departments, procurement officers, and tendering authorities.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, tender briefings, and clarification sessions.
• Coordinate for any clarifications or document verifications required during the evaluation process.
• Track tender statuses, follow-up on submissions, and ensure smooth communication between the company and relevant government bodies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 3–6 years of experience in government bidding, tender submission, or proposal management.
• Strong knowledge of GeM Portal, CPPP, eProcurement portals, and other government tendering platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document formatting tools.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tenders simultaneously.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in budgeting and financial forecasting for government projects.
• Familiarity with public procurement laws and compliance requirements.
• Strong networking skills for liaison with officials and agencies.
• Ability to interpret and respond to complex RFPs and tender documents.