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Lead the end-to-end development and delivery of compliant, high-quality proposals for the US Public Sector using AI-powered tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex technical solutions into persuasive value propositions for federal, state, and local government entities.
Requires 5+ years of proposal management experience in the US Public Sector within a SaaS or enterprise software environment. Must possess expertise in Generative AI tools, government procurement guidelines, and a bachelor's degree.
At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.Your Career
As our Public Sector Proposal Manager you will lead the development and delivery of high-quality, compliant, and winning proposals for the US Public Sector. In this role, highly leveraging AI, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end proposal process including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), White Papers, and Unsolicited Proposals.
The ideal candidate will combine a deep understanding of US government procurement with mastery of modern AI-powered proposal tools and established industry methodologies (Shipley) to drive efficiency and capture new business.
This position will ensure that proposals are compliant with customer and partner requirements. This role will work closely with Sales, Engineering, GTM, Product, Legal, and Compliance teams and other cross functional teams to ensure that the solution is technically compliant. Additionally, this role will ensure that PAN differentiators and discriminators are captured in response. This role must be familiar with federal as well as state and local procurement guidelines. The proposal manager will be responsible for developing timelines and managing deliverables.
Leverage modern AI and dedicated proposal management tools to streamline content discovery, automate draft generation, and maintain a high-velocity proposal engine.
Lead the lifecycle of US Public Sector responses (RFPs, RFIs, sources sought, and white papers) from initial kickoff through final production and submission.
Write, edit, and orchestrate compelling, customer-centric technical and commercial content. Translate complex technical solutions into clear, persuasive value propositions.
Implement and enforce a structured proposal methodology to ensure all milestones, color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold), and compliance matrices are rigorously maintained.
Partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Product, Legal, and Compliance teams, as well as external partners, to gather inputs and build cohesive narrative strategies.
Ensure 100% compliance with all federal, state, and local government procurement regulations and solicitation requirements.
Support GTM-led pursuits in earlier stages of the pipeline (sources sought, RFIs, market research responses, sales campaigns, sales plays) to help shape requirements and position differentiators ahead of formal RFP release.
Continuously evaluate and adopt new AI capabilities to improve proposal velocity, content reuse, compress cycle times, and cross-team collaboration with GTM and Sales.
Share proposal insights and procurement intelligence to GTM and Sales at the rhythm of the business activities.
5+ years experience managing proposals in the U.S. Public Sector within a SaaS, cloud computing, or enterprise software or hardware company.
Expertise with Generative AI tools (e.g. Google, Gemini: OpenAI, ChatGpt, Anthropic (Claude) and modern Proposal Management Software (e.g., Loopio, Responsive)
Advanced proficiency in the Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.
Bachelor's degree
In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local government procurement guidelines and processes.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, develop timelines, and manage deliverables in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in the cybersecurity industry.
APMP certification or similar proposal management credentials.
Strong working knowledge of the Shipley method or a similar formal proposal process.
AI-related certifications or a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
Familiarity with GTM / Sales enablement processes, campaign cadences.
Experience using AI-powered opportunity tracking or market intelligence tools (e.g. GovWin, SAM.gov) to identify and qualify public sector pursuits
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
- /yrWe’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected].
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the world's greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.
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