Manager, Proposal Development and Communications

Management and Training Corporation•Washington, DC

About The Position

Begin your future now and join the nearly 10,000 associates working daily to make a difference in the lives of at-risk populations. Headquartered in Centerville, Utah, Management and Training Corporation (MTC) provides thousands of individuals with life-changing opportunities through our management of Job Corps Centers and Correctional Facilities. Apply today and find out why MTC is a true Leader in Social Impact. MTC Corporate Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance AD&D and Short-term Disability 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Vacation and Sick time Paid Holidays Professional Development Assistance Career Advancement Opportunities Employee Assistance Program Position Summary: Reports to the to the division’s Vice President, Strategy and Growth. This position is responsible for developing, writing, and coordinating high-quality proposals, grant applications, and related materials that align with the organization’s mission and funding priorities. This position also supports marketing and communications activities to enhance visibility, promote programs, and ensure consistent messaging across audiences. Essential Functions: Proposal & Grant Development: Research, identify, and track state, federal, and private funding or procurement opportunities. Write clear, compelling proposals, grant applications, letters of intent, concept papers, and supporting materials. Develop and maintain standard organizational language (e.g., background summaries, impact descriptions, project narratives). Collaborate with project, finance, and leadership teams to gather data, budget details, and performance metrics needed for submissions. Manage proposal timelines, submission schedules, required documents, and post-submission follow-up. Ensure compliance with all grant, contract, or procurement requirements and submission guidelines. Maintain a tracking system for proposals, active grants, reporting deadlines, deliverables, and statuses. It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management. Marketing & Communications Support: Assist in creating content for newsletters, website updates, social media, and informational materials. Support the development of case studies, program highlights, staff spotlights, and other storytelling assets. Ensure alignment and consistency between proposal materials and public-facing communications. Contribute to marketing campaigns, internal communication efforts, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. Assist in organizing and promoting events, webinars, presentations, or outreach activities. Support conference marketing efforts. Conduct regular updates on website. Administrative & Collaborative Responsibilities Maintain a centralized proposal library and content management system. Track metrics related to proposals, grants, marketing reach, and content engagement. Participate in strategy meetings to align messaging, opportunities, and organizational priorities. Support cross-functional projects and administrative tasks as needed. Maintain a CRM tool and tracking system for client and partner engagement/outreach. Contribute to our company Culture of Caring by maintaining positive and respectful relationships with employees, customers, vendors, program recipients and our community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, Marketing, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 7 years of experience in proposal writing, grant development, government contracting, procurement, and communications.
Proven ability to write persuasive, well-organized proposals or technical narratives.
Understanding of state and federal procurement processes, including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, scoring criteria, and compliance requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics.
Experience creating content for digital platforms (website, social media, newsletters).
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Familiarity with CRM, document tracking, or grant management systems is a plus.
Commitment to quality, accuracy, professionalism, and organizational mission.
Unless waived by management, valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
Background in public safety or criminal justice is a plus.
Familiarity with CRM, document tracking, or grant management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Research, identify, and track state, federal, and private funding or procurement opportunities.
Write clear, compelling proposals, grant applications, letters of intent, concept papers, and supporting materials.
Develop and maintain standard organizational language (e.g., background summaries, impact descriptions, project narratives).
Collaborate with project, finance, and leadership teams to gather data, budget details, and performance metrics needed for submissions.
Manage proposal timelines, submission schedules, required documents, and post-submission follow-up.
Ensure compliance with all grant, contract, or procurement requirements and submission guidelines.
Maintain a tracking system for proposals, active grants, reporting deadlines, deliverables, and statuses.
Assist in creating content for newsletters, website updates, social media, and informational materials.
Support the development of case studies, program highlights, staff spotlights, and other storytelling assets.
Ensure alignment and consistency between proposal materials and public-facing communications.
Contribute to marketing campaigns, internal communication efforts, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Assist in organizing and promoting events, webinars, presentations, or outreach activities.
Support conference marketing efforts.
Conduct regular updates on website.
Maintain a centralized proposal library and content management system.
Track metrics related to proposals, grants, marketing reach, and content engagement.
Participate in strategy meetings to align messaging, opportunities, and organizational priorities.
Support cross-functional projects and administrative tasks as needed.
Maintain a CRM tool and tracking system for client and partner engagement/outreach.
Contribute to our company Culture of Caring by maintaining positive and respectful relationships with employees, customers, vendors, program recipients and our community.