Proposal Manager
Core
Lead the full proposal lifecycle for the Defense and Commercial Aerospace sectors, transforming complex requirements into compliant, persuasive documentation.
Role type
Senior Proposal Manager
Builds
Winning bids and mission-critical proposal narratives for Military, Defense, and Commercial Aviation clients.
Domain
Defense and Commercial Aerospace (Avionics, Special Mission, Military Aviation)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Proposal lifecycle management, requirements analysis, technical writing, cross-functional coordination, stakeholder liaison, compliance matrix creation, schedule management, contract interpretation (FAR/DFARS), CRM usage
Preferred skills
Program management, business development, trade show support, complex data translation
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, SharePoint, Dynamics
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end proposal lifecycle from RFI/RFP receipt to final negotiations; Analyze solicitations to identify specific requirements and prepare compliant responses; Draft and coordinate high-impact final deliverables including compliance matrices and product descriptions; Facilitate collaboration between Engineering, Business Development, and Program Management to synthesize technical data; Establish and manage rigorous proposal schedules to meet submission deadlines; Support Business Development team during customer engagements and trade shows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC