RFP and Adoptions Submission Manager

About Kiddom

Kiddom is a groundbreaking educational platform that promotes student equity and growth by uniting high-quality instructional materials with dynamic digital learning. Through unparalleled curriculum management functionality, Kiddom empowers schools and districts to take ownership of their curriculum – resulting in learning experiences tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of local communities. Kiddom’s high-quality curriculum is layered with robust teacher and leader data insights to drive the continuous improvement of instructional decisions, school/district programming, and professional learning.

We are seeking an experienced RFP and Adoptions Submission Manager to lead and grow our talented team of State Adoptions and RFP Writers. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in K-12 Core Curriculum adoptions and RFPs, a proven track record of managing high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment, and a passion for leveraging AI and innovating tools to elevate submissions.  This role requires exceptional attention to detail and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure every deliverable is compliant, compelling, and strategically aligned.

• Lead state adoption submissions and RFP responses from end to end
• Ensure all deliverables are compliant, high-quality, and submitted on time
• Drive operational improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors
• Act as a player-coach: directly manage a portfolio of submissions while mentoring and guiding the team
• Partner cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product, and operations to ensure alignment on strategy and messaging

• 5+ years experience managing a high performance team of adoption and RFP specialists in a fast paced environment
• Exceptional written communication and attention to detail
• Deep expertise in K-12 Core Curriculum Adoptions submissions and RFPS
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building abilities: proven ability to work with executive level stakeholders
• Proven operational excellence: able to build project plans, track deadlines, and manage complex workflows without dropping details
• Demonstrated nterest in leveraging AI tools to improve submission quality and efficiency
• High proficiency with common business software and ability to quickly learn new platforms

• Direct RFP writing experience
• Experience navigating complex procurement processes
• State adoptions submissions experience in core curriculum. 
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Monday.com, Slack, Loopio
• Prior experience managing submissions for large urban school districts: New York City, Dallas, LA, etc.

Salary range is dependent on geographic location, prior experience, seniority, and demonstrated role related ability during the interview process.

What we offer

Full time permanent employees are eligible for the following benefits from their first day of employment:

* Competitive salary

* Meaningful equity

* Health insurance benefits: medical (various PPO/HMO/HSA plans), dental, vision, disability and life insurance

* One Medical membership (in participating locations)

* Flexible vacation time policy (subject to internal approval). Average use 4 weeks off per year.

* 10 paid sick days per year (pro rated depending on start date)

* Paid holidays

* Paid bereavement leave

* Paid family leave after birth/adoption. Minimum of 16 paid weeks for birthing parents, 10 weeks for caretaker parents. Meant to supplement benefits offered by State.

* Commuter and FSA plans

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Kiddom is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.