Government Contracts & RFP Manager
If you’re ready to lead strategy, streamline RFP’s and drive impact – Let’s build something big!
Looking for a Government Contracts Manager job in Kansas City? Towner is hiring a proactive, detail-driven leader to manage RFPs and government contracts across local, state, federal, and E-Rate levels. In this full-time role, you’ll lead bid strategy, navigate portals like SAM.gov, and drive compliance and growth. Ideal candidates understand public sector procurement and want to help scale a WBE-certified firm with purpose. Competitive salary, strong benefits, and a mission-driven team culture.
A Little About Towner
Some companies get lost in red tape and outdated processes. That’s not us. At Towner, we move fast, stay sharp, and make an impact—without sacrificing fun or culture. We’re a no-nonsense, high-performing team that’s been helping organizations stay connected since 1947.
Now, we’re looking for a strategic, detail-obsessed, deadline-loving Government Contracts & RFP Manager to lead our bids across local, state, federal, and E-Rate levels—and keep us ahead of the curve.
If you’re the type who thrives on ownership, knows the ins and outs of RFPs and compliance, and gets a thrill from hitting “submit” just under the wire—keep reading.
The Government Contracts & RFP Manager Role –Owning the Process, Driving Growth
This isn’t just a “grant writer” or “support” role. You’ll drive Towner’s growth in the public sector—owning the entire RFP and government bidding process from tracking to submission. You’ll lead strategy and ensure compliance across local, state, federal, and E-Rate levels, keeping every bid on time, aligned, and competitive.
This role is for someone who thrives on deadlines, speaks procurement fluently, and turns registrations, portals, and responses into results.
Key Responsibilities:
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Opportunity Seeker – Track RFPs and contract bids via SAM.gov, DemandStar, and other public portals.
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Proposal Strategist – Lead the full RFP process: interpret requirements, build timelines, assign roles, and ensure standout submissions.
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Compliance Champion – Keep registrations, certifications (WBE, SAM), and internal docs up-to-date and ready.
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Portal Wrangler – Own bidding portals: submissions, formatting, uploads, and deadlines.
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Team Collaborator – Partner with sales, finance, and leadership on pricing and narratives that reflect our strengths.
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Process Builder – Develop scalable systems, templates, and workflows to streamline future RFPs.
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Deadline Closer – Keep every submission on time and airtight. No missed deadlines.
What It Takes To Be Awesome In This Role
We’re not looking for someone who needs hand-holding. The right person owns their deadlines, understands government processes, and knows how to move from ambiguity to action—fast.
Process-Obsessed & Deadline-Driven – If timelines, checklists, and version control make your heart sing, this is your happy place.
Strategic Self-Starter – You don’t wait to be told what to do. You see the opportunity, build the plan, and get it submitted—on time and airtight.
Detail-Loving & Compliance-Smart – You’re the person who actually reads the fine print. Formatting, attachments, and certifications? All done right, every time.
Professional Communicator – You’ll work with leadership, vendors, and agencies. Clear, confident, and professional communication is key.
Tech-Confident & CRM Fluent – You know your way around SAM.gov, vendor portals, and proposal systems like SharePoint, Teams, and ConnectWise Sell.
Adaptable Problem-Solver – Bids change. Portals crash. Deadlines move. You stay calm, pivot fast, and still hit submit.
Sense of Humor Required – RFPs can be intense. If you can laugh at a last-minute amendment and still meet the deadline, you’ll fit in great here.
What Success Looks Like
In 6 Months: You’ve built a system to track and prioritize RFPs, registered Towner on key government and vendor portals, and led several on-time, compliant submissions. Your timelines run smooth, your documentation is airtight, and your collaboration with leadership is seamless.
In 1 Year: You’re not just responding to RFPs—you’re driving a proactive pipeline of public-sector opportunities. You’ve built repeatable processes, improved win rates, and positioned Towner as a trusted government partner. You’re a go-to lead for strategy and execution, with room to grow into senior roles in Compliance, Strategic Partnerships, or Government Affairs.
Challenges of the Role (Because there will be some)
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Deadline-Driven and Detail-Heavy – You’ll be juggling multiple RFP timelines, each with strict formatting, submission, and compliance rules. There’s no room for “close enough.”
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Shifting Targets – Requirements can change at the last minute. Portals crash. Clarifications come late. Staying flexible and focused under pressure is a must.
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Independent Ownership – You’ll often be the only one managing an RFP from start to finish. If you need step-by-step direction, this won’t be the right fit.
Well, because we’re awesome — that’s why. Towner has been delivering best-in-class telecom and security solutions for 75+ years, and we’re now building out a powerhouse team to grow our public sector footprint.
100% In-Office – This role is based at our Kansas City HQ. Collaboration is key to what we do.
PTO & Paid Holidays – Because winning big means knowing when to recharge.
Professional Growth Opportunities – Future paths in Government Affairs, Compliance, Strategic Partnerships, or Operations for high performers.
A Fast-Paced, Mission-Driven Culture – No corporate red tape. Just a smart, supportive team doing meaningful work that matters. We win big.
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