Proposal Coordinator Jobs

Proposal Coordinator jobs are open across government contracting, professional services, construction, and healthcare, from entry-level to senior coordinator roles, with specializations in grant writing, RFP management, and federal procurement. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles159+
Top stateTexas
Top employerMcFarland Johnson
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type51% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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Marketing Proposal Coordinator
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Marketing Proposal Coordinator
Labella Associates
Charlotte, North Carolina
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$45k - $60k/yr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Proposal Coordinator (RF & Digital Systems)
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Proposal Coordinator (RF & Digital Systems)
Trident Systems Inc
Fairfax, Virginia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$67k - $77k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Proposal Coordinator
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Proposal Coordinator
K2M Design Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in communications
51-200

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Proposal Coordinator
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Proposal Coordinator
Mahlum
Seattle, Washington
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$65k - $85k/yr
Hybrid

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Senior Proposal Coordinator
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Senior Proposal Coordinator
CESO, Inc.
Dayton, Ohio
Brand Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$68k - $122k/yr
Hybrid
Associate's degree in communications

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Proposal Coordinator Job Market

Who's Hiring

McFarland Johnson8 open roles
Garver6 open roles
Planate Management6 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in proposal coordinator jobs.

  • Experience managing the full lifecycle of RFP and RFQ submissions from kickoff to delivery
  • Proficiency with proposal management software such as Responsive, RFPIO, or similar platforms
  • Strong project coordination skills including timeline tracking and cross-functional stakeholder management
  • Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and government contracting compliance requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in English, communications, business, or a related field
  • APMP Foundation or Practitioner certification preferred by many federal and defense-sector employers

Tips for Your Proposal Coordinator Job Search

Tailor your resume to RFP language

Proposal coordinators are evaluated on compliance and deadline adherence, so mirror the language from each job posting. Highlight your experience managing submission deadlines, coordinating SME inputs, and maintaining proposal libraries with specific examples from past bids.

Quantify win rates and proposal volume

Hiring managers want to know the scale you've worked at. Instead of listing duties, note how many proposals you coordinated per quarter and whether your team improved its win rate under your process management.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists proposal coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target openings by contract vehicle type

Federal proposal coordinator roles often require familiarity with FAR, IDIQ, or GSA schedules. Filtering by contractor type or contract vehicle in your search narrows results to roles where your specific compliance experience is directly relevant.

Prepare a portfolio of redacted proposal samples

Bring redacted examples of executive summaries, compliance matrices, or past performance narratives you assembled. Interviewers in proposal-heavy environments respond more to demonstrated output than to abstract descriptions of your process.

Ask about the proposal calendar in interviews

Proposal coordinators face deadline crunch cycles that vary widely by organization. Asking about average concurrent bids, turnaround windows, and how the team handles color reviews signals operational maturity and helps you assess whether the pace fits your work style.

Proposal Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most proposal coordinators?

The companies hiring the most proposal coordinators right now include McFarland Johnson, Garver, and Planate Management, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Government contractors and professional services firms consistently post the highest volume of these roles.

How many proposal coordinator jobs are remote?

About 74% of proposal coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making this one of the more flexible roles in the administrative and operations space. Positions focused on commercial proposals and grant writing tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to classified federal contracts are more likely to require on-site presence.

How do you become a proposal coordinator?

Most proposal coordinators start with a bachelor's degree in communications, English, business, or a related field, then build experience in administrative, project coordination, or technical writing roles. Developing familiarity with proposal management platforms, practicing compliance matrix formats, and pursuing an APMP Foundation certification all strengthen your candidacy. Entry points often include proposal analyst, bid coordinator, or grants administrator titles.

Can you get hired as a proposal coordinator with little experience?

Yes, entry-level proposal coordinator roles exist, particularly at mid-size government contractors and nonprofits seeking grant writers. Employers at this level typically prioritize strong writing samples, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines over years of experience. Volunteering to support proposal efforts at your current employer or in a nonprofit setting is one of the fastest ways to build a relevant portfolio.

What does the proposal coordinator interview process look like?

Most proposal coordinator interviews include an initial screening call focused on your writing background and proposal tool experience, followed by a panel or hiring-manager interview with scenario-based questions about deadline management and cross-functional coordination. Many employers include a practical exercise, such as reviewing a sample RFP and drafting a compliance matrix or short response section, to assess your actual output quality before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to proposal coordinator jobs?

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