Sr. Proposal Manager
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Results-driven business development and project management professional with 17 years of experience in customer relations, capture management, market research, proposal development, and marketing. Senior-Level Proposal Manager skilled in managing the full lifecycle from capture to proposal submission for Federal, State, B2B, and Commercial clients. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, effectively aligning teams to achieve company goals and values.
Mary Beth Keelan, CF.APMP, is a seasoned Senior Proposal Manager and Director with over 17 years of experience in business development, project management, and proposal development. Mary Beth excels in managing the full proposal lifecycle, from capture to submission, for Federal, State, B2B, and Commercial clients. Her expertise spans proposal management, content development, capture management, business development, and editing.
She is renowned for her ability to align teams and achieve organizational goals, consistently delivering high-value contract wins.
Currently serving as a Senior Proposal Manager/Director at KSI Solutions, Inc., Mary Beth has played a pivotal role in expanding the company's footprint within the Federal Government sector. Her leadership contributed to winning contracts valued at over $220 million. Her previous roles at Castalia Systems, LLC, NextGen Federal Systems, LLC, and other organizations highlight her strategic approach to proposal management and her success in securing major contracts across various industries.
Mary Beth's skills in MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, strategic planning, and public speaking, coupled with her extensive experience in editing and subcontractor management, make her a valuable asset to any organization. Her career is marked by a commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and fostering strong client relationships.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English/Writing from York College of Pennsylvania and is certified by the Association of Proposal Management Professionals.
Bachelors of Arts (with a writing concentration), York College of Pennsylvania