Director of Proposal Development Position Available In Camden, New Jersey

Director of Proposal Development ESS Education – 3.7

Cherry Hill, NJ Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$69.2K – $84.3K a year 20 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications 7 years Writing skills Master’s degree Project management Bachelor’s degree Content strategy Senior level Leadership Communication skills Editing Full Job Description ESS is hiring a Director of Proposal Development to lead our national proposal process. If you’re a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves developing strong narratives, and enjoys mentoring writers, this is your opportunity to shape how we grow and serve K-12 school districts across the country. In this key role, you’ll oversee the entire proposal life cycle, manage a team of four writers and a coordinator, and work closely with leaders across Sales, Marketing, Legal, Finance, and Operations. Your leadership will ensure we deliver thoughtful, strategic, and high-quality responses to a wide range of RFPs, RFIs, and related opportunities, helping ESS expand its reach and impact in districts. We’re looking for someone who can bring structure to complexity, coach a high-performing team, and roll up their sleeves when needed to support writing and editing. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities of a Director of Proposal Development Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop a growing proposal team Assign projects based on team capacity and complexity Foster a culture of accountability, creativity, and excellence Provide feedback and coaching that supports professional growth Proposal Strategy & Oversight Own the full proposal life cycle from opportunity review through submission Drive strategic planning and response development Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather content and data Edit and review final responses for accuracy, clarity, and alignment Step in to write or contribute to proposals when needed Process Improvement & Performance Tracking Maintain proposal templates, content libraries, and style guides Ensure effective use of tools such as Responsive and Salesforce Track and report metrics, including win/loss rates and team capacity Continuously identify ways to improve workflow and content quality Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (Communications, English, Marketing, or related field); Master’s preferred 7 to 10 years of proposal experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role Strong writing, editing, and content strategy skills Experience managing high-volume, complex proposals Proficiency with proposal tools (e.g., Responsive, Loopio, or RFPIO) and CRM systems like Salesforce Strong collaboration, project management, and communication skills Experience writing proposals for the education sector is a plus Why Join ESS? Meaningful work that directly impacts students and schools Supportive and collaborative team culture Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits Generous PTO, paid volunteer days, 401(k), and more Ready to help shape the future of education staffing? Apply today and join our growing team. About ESS ESS specializes in placing qualified K-12 personnel in daily, long-term, and permanent school district positions, including substitute teachers, aides, and other school support staff. With more than 900 school district partners across the country, ESS supports the education of more than 5.5 million students daily. Since 2000, we have helped improve student achievement by providing innovative solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our employees enjoy benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development. Visit ESS.com to learn more about joining a team that makes a difference, every day. ESS Diversity Statement ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees – regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age, or abilities – can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to ensure that “Every Day Counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide. ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. INDCORP