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Sales and Proposal Manager

Buffalo, NY, US💼 Full-time💰 $90,000–$90,000🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead end-to-end proposal lifecycle for customer RFIs and RFPs in the space and defense sector, ensuring compliant, winning submissions.

Role type

Senior Sales and Proposal Manager

Builds

Winning proposals and contract acceptances for commercial, civil, and defense space programs

Domain

Defense & Space Industry

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Proposal process management, CRM utilization, Program/project management, Cross-functional team leadership, Compliance verification, Strategic planning

Preferred skills

Space industry experience, Electronics/avionics background

Technologies

CRM tools, Proposal automation tools, Content management systems

Responsibilities

Lead the proposal lifecycle from intake to submission and debriefs; Manage proposal budget, status, and archives; Lead cross-functional teams including SMEs, legal, and finance; Ensure compliance with RFP requirements and legal reviews; Drive timeline and resource allocation for proposal teams; Maintain content libraries and standard templates; Support process optimization and performance initiatives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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