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Job outlook for senior proposal managers in the United States
Are senior proposal manager jobs in demand?
Senior proposal manager job and salary trends over time
Senior proposal manager jobs over time
Senior proposal manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,975 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,550 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,609 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,836 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,706 | 0.00% |
Average senior proposal manager salary over time
Senior proposal manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,999 | $44.23 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $88,248 | $42.43 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $87,108 | $41.88 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $85,592 | $41.15 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $85,074 | $40.90 | +0.1% |
Senior proposal manager jobs by state
Most common states for senior proposal managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 449 | 65% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,668 | 23% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,797 | 21% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,051 | 17% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,090 | 16% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 523 | 13% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 123 | 12% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 104 | 11% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 83 | 11% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 583 | 10% |
| 11 | California | 39,536,653 | 3,578 | 9% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 309 | 9% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 290 | 9% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 92 | 9% |
| 15 | Alaska | 739,795 | 70 | 9% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 56 | 9% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 50 | 9% |
| 18 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 824 | 8% |
| 19 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 677 | 8% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 110 | 8% |
Most common cities for senior proposal managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herndon | 3 | 12% | $97,405 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 3 | 8% | $80,744 |
| 3 | Fairfax | 2 | 8% | $97,388 |
| 4 | Reston | 4 | 7% | $97,418 |
| 5 | Frankfort | 2 | 7% | $82,384 |
| 6 | McLean | 3 | 6% | $97,499 |
| 7 | Dover | 2 | 5% | $101,112 |
| 8 | Lansing | 4 | 3% | $104,989 |
| 9 | Springfield | 3 | 3% | $88,616 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge | 4 | 2% | $85,298 |
| 11 | Hartford | 2 | 2% | $92,803 |
| 12 | Boston | 7 | 1% | $103,534 |
| 13 | Saint Paul | 4 | 1% | $86,357 |
| 14 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $87,431 |
| 15 | Washington | 3 | 0% | $108,828 |
| 16 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $97,351 |
| 17 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $80,825 |
| 18 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $78,763 |
Senior Proposal Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior proposal manager experts
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Scott Gilpatric
Professor and Department HeadUniversity of Tennessee
Department of Economics, Haslam College of Business
What will help Senior Proposal Managers increase their earning potential?
Scott Gilpatric: The easy answer is being really proficient with handling data, including being comfortable with learning to code in whatever manner might be needed. There's no question those skills are likely to open doors. But in a very different way, one thing that really matters is being able to talk comfortably about ideas and developments in economics, business, or policy areas, signaling a strong base of knowledge. Towards that end, reading deeply, not just the headlines but long-form analysis in places like The Economist and other high-quality publications can be really beneficial.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Proposal Managers?
Angela Sebby Ph.D.: While jobs may be slower to return to the capacity pre-Covid, the industry and tourism employment will rebound as people still want to travel and explore diverse foods, cultures, and experiences. However, the enduring impact will be the rapid onset of technology that allowed for limited contact with employees and others has become the new norm. Although human interaction is an important aspect of service in the tourism industry, employers have found that they can reduce the number of personal interactions but still deliver an acceptable level of quality service. What would have taken years to adopt, COVID created an amplified adoption.
What soft skills should all Senior Proposal Managers possess?
TeWhan Hahn Ph.D.: Writing skills including email writing, being able to work in teams, and knowing the workplace etiquettes.
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.
Program Director & Assistant ProfessorMaryville University
Speech-Language Pathology
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Proposal Managers?
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.: At this point it is hard to say. Certainly, there were immediate impacts as students and professors alike shifted to learning and teaching in a virtual world. Some students had to tackle online learning while sharing resources like Wi-Fi with parents and other siblings. Long term, it is possible that coronavirus may impact hiring for the foreseeable future. With more money needing to be shifted towards personal protective equipment, and cleaning procedures and supplies, many businesses including hospital systems and school districts will be taking a closer look at their bottom line.
I do think this pandemic highlighted a need for highly skilled Speech-Language Pathologists. For some, contracting COVID-19 meant intubation (a procedure in which a tube in inserted through the mouth and into the trachea to provide breathing support for critically ill patients). We are often consulted for patients requiring prolonged intubation. After a patient has intubation removed, we are often consulted in evaluating damage to a patient's swallow as well as their vocal quality. Because of the nature of intubation, patients aren't able to speak, so alternative forms of communication must be established, lending another opportunity for a Speech-Language Pathologists to demo
What's a day at work look like for a Senior Proposal Manager?
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.: A bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders can prepare you for three different tracks. First, it can prepare you to become a licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). This is someone who works under a fully credential speech-language pathologist. Often times, they carryout intervention plans developed by a fully credentialed speech-language pathologist. If graduate school is on your horizon, a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders will prepare you for acceptance into a Speech-Language Pathology program, or an Audiology program. If you are not accepted into a graduate program right away, working as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) is a great way to get experience in the field!
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Senior Proposal Managers?
Bala Musa Ph.D.: Digital literacy, cultural literacy, information technology, data management and human communication skills courses and certifications will continue to be relevant in the workplace.