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Proposal Manager roles require strong writing, project coordination, and often a business or communications degree, credentials that support H-1B visa and E-3 visa specialty occupation classification. Employers in defense, consulting, and technology sponsor regularly, though each petition must demonstrate the role's degree requirement. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Austin, TX
Requisition ID 2026-129967
Category Customer Service / Client Service
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-11-13
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together. We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified locations. Since day one, Schwab has set out to challenge the status quo, looking for ways to offer our clients more value and a better experience. We're confident our approach can help people take ownership of their financial futures. We offer investors a modern, full-service approach to build and manage their investments, providing investment-related products, services, and sophisticated financial planning that combine the best of what people and technology have to offer.
The Client Experience & Risk organization is focused on designing exceptional client experiences, and empowering client-facing reps to deliver those experiences. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional experience for every client, by constantly enhancing existing offers and services, designing new ones to meet their evolving needs, and ensuring a secure experience that protects clients and builds trust.
The Business Accommodation Team (BAT) is designed to support and resolve the unique and complex needs of clients to win and retain assets while managing firm risk. The Manager will report to the Proposal Service Team Manager and will be responsible for supporting the Branch Network with Requests for Proposals (RFP) to compete for ultra-high net worth business, providing world class service through a differentiated wealth management experience that drives scale and growth for the business. The RFP Service centralizes and streamlines the creation of proposals and sales presentations for UHNW prospect/client asset consolidation opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with partners at all levels throughout the organization (including but not limited to the Branch Network, Marketing, Wealth Services, Schwab Wealth Advisory, Wealth Strategies Group, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Risk, Schwab Bank, Asset Management Client Solutions and Operations)
- Build a strong understanding of Schwab’s investor segments, services, products and offerings including key opportunities in the marketplace.
- Lead efforts to develop compelling written proposals and storylines working closely with field representatives and cross-functional partners to win business from high and ultra-high-net-worth clients and prospects.
- Partner with Retail partners and product groups to manage a repository of the most up-to-date product and offer content and positioning.
- Superior analytical, problem-solving skills and business judgment with the ability to find solutions for complex client requests.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to distill complex information and develop recommendations.
The ideal candidate will possess the following capabilities:
- A client-centric focus that keeps clients in the forefront of decisions and connects plans and actions to our purpose of serving investors and branch network personnel.
- Detail-oriented with superior organization and project management skills and the ability to multi-task and work efficiently to meet deadlines on an independent basis.
- Knowledge of Schwab products and services across organizations.
- Demonstrated experience building relationships and working with cross-functional teams.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, including being able to synthesize data, develop cohesive business cases and recommendations, influence partners and create and deliver compelling storylines.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to gain the respect and support of senior leadership, partners and peers.
What you have
To ensure that we have fulfilled our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years relevant experience
- 5+ years in marketing communications, product/program management, sales operations or client experience preferred.
- Current Schwab experience with 6+ months experience working with the Retail Proposal Service Team.
- Financial Services industry experience
- Must have minimum 6 months current Schwab experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a complex, dynamic environment.
- Outstanding "soft" skills including ability to work well with a diverse range of partners and proactive, can-do attitude, with high adaptability.
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
Location: Austin, TX
Requisition ID 2026-129967
Category Customer Service / Client Service
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-11-13
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together. We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified locations. Since day one, Schwab has set out to challenge the status quo, looking for ways to offer our clients more value and a better experience. We're confident our approach can help people take ownership of their financial futures. We offer investors a modern, full-service approach to build and manage their investments, providing investment-related products, services, and sophisticated financial planning that combine the best of what people and technology have to offer.
The Client Experience & Risk organization is focused on designing exceptional client experiences, and empowering client-facing reps to deliver those experiences. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional experience for every client, by constantly enhancing existing offers and services, designing new ones to meet their evolving needs, and ensuring a secure experience that protects clients and builds trust.
The Business Accommodation Team (BAT) is designed to support and resolve the unique and complex needs of clients to win and retain assets while managing firm risk. The Manager will report to the Proposal Service Team Manager and will be responsible for supporting the Branch Network with Requests for Proposals (RFP) to compete for ultra-high net worth business, providing world class service through a differentiated wealth management experience that drives scale and growth for the business. The RFP Service centralizes and streamlines the creation of proposals and sales presentations for UHNW prospect/client asset consolidation opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with partners at all levels throughout the organization (including but not limited to the Branch Network, Marketing, Wealth Services, Schwab Wealth Advisory, Wealth Strategies Group, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Risk, Schwab Bank, Asset Management Client Solutions and Operations)
- Build a strong understanding of Schwab’s investor segments, services, products and offerings including key opportunities in the marketplace.
- Lead efforts to develop compelling written proposals and storylines working closely with field representatives and cross-functional partners to win business from high and ultra-high-net-worth clients and prospects.
- Partner with Retail partners and product groups to manage a repository of the most up-to-date product and offer content and positioning.
- Superior analytical, problem-solving skills and business judgment with the ability to find solutions for complex client requests.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to distill complex information and develop recommendations.
The ideal candidate will possess the following capabilities:
- A client-centric focus that keeps clients in the forefront of decisions and connects plans and actions to our purpose of serving investors and branch network personnel.
- Detail-oriented with superior organization and project management skills and the ability to multi-task and work efficiently to meet deadlines on an independent basis.
- Knowledge of Schwab products and services across organizations.
- Demonstrated experience building relationships and working with cross-functional teams.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, including being able to synthesize data, develop cohesive business cases and recommendations, influence partners and create and deliver compelling storylines.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to gain the respect and support of senior leadership, partners and peers.
What you have
To ensure that we have fulfilled our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years relevant experience
- 5+ years in marketing communications, product/program management, sales operations or client experience preferred.
- Current Schwab experience with 6+ months experience working with the Retail Proposal Service Team.
- Financial Services industry experience
- Must have minimum 6 months current Schwab experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a complex, dynamic environment.
- Outstanding "soft" skills including ability to work well with a diverse range of partners and proactive, can-do attitude, with high adaptability.
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Proposal Manager
Confirm the role requires a specific degree
H-1B approval depends on the job qualifying as a specialty occupation. Proposal Manager roles are approvable, but the job description must clearly require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree.
Target employers with active government contracts
Defense contractors and federal consulting firms post Proposal Manager roles constantly and have established immigration programs. These employers are familiar with sponsorship and process petitions routinely, reducing delays and uncertainty for sponsored employees.
Highlight cross-functional coordination in your application
USCIS scrutinizes Proposal Manager petitions more than traditional technical roles. A strong application shows the position requires specialized knowledge in areas like contract compliance, technical writing, or RFP strategy tied directly to your degree field.
Ask about sponsorship policy before the final interview round
Many employers sponsor but haven't formalized the process for non-engineering roles. Raise the topic once you have genuine interest from the hiring side, framing it as a logistics question rather than a request, to keep the conversation productive.
Position your degree field as directly relevant to the role
English, communications, business administration, and technical writing degrees all support Proposal Manager petitions. During hiring, explicitly connect your academic background to core job duties like RFP analysis, proposal strategy, and written deliverable management.
Understand the timeline if you're on OPT
If you're working on OPT, your employer needs to file your H-1B petition before the April 1 deadline for an October 1 start. Start sponsorship conversations early, ideally six to nine months before your OPT expires to avoid a gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Proposal Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Proposal Manager roles can qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations, but the petition requires careful framing. The job description must establish that a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as communications, business, or technical writing, is a standard requirement for the position, not just a preference. Employers in defense contracting and consulting have the strongest track record of successful approvals for this title.
Which industries are most likely to sponsor Proposal Managers?
Government contracting firms, IT services companies, engineering consultancies, and large healthcare organizations sponsor Proposal Managers most frequently. These industries rely heavily on competitive bidding and maintain full-time proposal teams. You can browse currently sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, which filters job listings specifically to companies open to visa sponsorship.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as a Proposal Manager?
Most successful H-1B petitions for Proposal Manager roles are built around degrees in communications, English, business administration, marketing, or technical writing. The key is that your degree must relate directly to the core duties of the role. A mismatch between your field of study and the job's written requirements is one of the most common reasons for RFEs on Proposal Manager petitions.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances as a Proposal Manager?
Proposal Managers are subject to the standard H-1B cap and lottery, which selects roughly 25% of registrations in competitive years. Roles at universities or nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt and skip the lottery entirely, which is worth considering if you have relevant experience. Australian citizens can bypass the lottery entirely through the E-3 visa, which has no annual cap and is never oversubscribed.
Is the Proposal Manager title likely to trigger an RFE from USCIS?
More so than engineering or IT roles, yes. USCIS applies heightened scrutiny to management and coordination titles because they can involve generalist duties that don't require a specific degree. The strongest petitions pair a narrow job description with documentation showing the role demands specialized knowledge, such as FAR compliance, technical proposal strategy, or sector-specific regulatory expertise, tied to a clearly required degree field.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Proposal Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.