What You'll Do
As a Proposal Manager, you will independently manage the full lifecycle of government and commercial proposals of moderate size and complexity. You will serve as the central organizer and driver of proposal efforts, translating solicitation requirements into clear plans, coordinating cross-functional contributors, and ensuring compliant, high-quality, and on-time submissions.

In this Individual Contributor role, you will apply established proposal management practices while exercising sound judgment in moderately ambiguous situations. You will partner closely with Business Development, Capture, Technical, Pricing, and Contracts teams to execute proposals that support company growth and customer success.

Position Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end proposal execution from kickoff through submission for assigned opportunities
Analyze RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to develop compliance matrices, outlines, schedules, and proposal plans
Lead proposal kickoffs, status meetings, and internal reviews to drive accountability and progress
Coordinate content development with subject matter experts across technical, management, pricing, and legal functions
Ensure proposal content is compliant, clear, consistent, and aligned to win themes and customer priorities
Perform proposal editing and content integration to deliver a cohesive final submission
Track risks, dependencies, and action items, escalating issues appropriately
Support color team reviews and incorporate feedback into proposal revisions
Apply and maintain proposal templates, content libraries, and standard processes
Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal practices, tools, and documentation
Perform other duties as assigned, representing less than 10% of responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, English, Technical Writing, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Typically 4–7 years of experience in proposal management, proposal coordination, or related roles, or equivalent proficiency
Experience managing proposals in a government contracting or regulated environment
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Strong written communication, editing, and document organization skills
Experience working cross-functionally with technical, business, and operational teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, if required

Preferred Skills

Experience with federal acquisition processes and solicitation compliance
Familiarity with proposal management tools, content libraries, or automation platforms
APMP certification or progress toward certification
Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or civilian federal customers
Comfort working in a growth-stage or startup environment
Experience participating in structured proposal reviews and evaluation processes

Location: Remote

Salary:

US-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following U.S. states: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OR, RI, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, and WI. We are unable to consider candidates residing in other U.S. states at this time.

Internationally-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following locations: United Kingdom. We are unable to consider candidates residing in other countries at this time.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for creating a safer, more connected world. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also national origin, citizenship, sex, color, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic that is part of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and we embrace individuality.

Proposal Manager

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