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Proposal Process Manager

Buffalo, NY, USFull-time$70k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorshipSecurity clearance required

Core

Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of customer Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to generate high-quality, compliant, winning proposals on time.

Role type

Senior IC proposal process manager

Builds

Winning proposals for commercial, civil, and defense space programs

Domain

Defense and commercial space industry

Required skills

Proposal lifecycle management, cross-functional team coordination, CRM tools usage, schedule and milestone tracking, legal and compliance review coordination, content library management, process optimization

Preferred skills

Space industry experience, US DoD security clearance eligibility, ITAR access eligibility

Technologies

CRM tools, proposal automation tools, content management systems

Responsibilities

Manage proposal intake, kickoff, writing, reviews, production, submission, and post-submission debriefs; Coordinate cross-functional teams (Business Development, Engineering, Contracts, etc.); Create and manage proposal response schedules; Coordinate Legal, Contract, and Compliance reviews; Maintain proposal archives and content templates; Optimize proposal processes and tools; Provide accurate CRM inputs.