Proposal and Capture Lead - Government

About Code Metal:

Code Metal is redefining code translation for mission-critical industries, helping defense, automotive, and semiconductor partners move more quickly and reliably from algorithm to silicon. Code Metal’s government business is scaling quickly, and we’re looking for a Proposals, Capture, and Contracts Leader to help us win the right contracts with our commercial product lines. This role focuses on federal Commercial Solutions Offerings (CSOs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Market Surveys, Request for Proposals (RFPs), Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) proposal or response development, and competitive strategy across Department of War (DOW) programs.

The Role:
You’ll translate commercial technical innovation into compliant, compelling proposals that resonate with acquisition teams and drive measurable wins across Code Metal’s government portfolio. You’ll leverage the DOW’s recent guidance to prioritize acquiring commercial products over legacy government funded development approaches. You will work closely with the business development and product and engineering teams, and lead on everything from identifying the right contract vehicle and program office to writing the winning proposal in compliance with our revenue growth strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Lead CSO, Market Survey, RFI, RFP, SBIR and BAA response development and coordinate input across internal stakeholders
• Build pricing and proposal strategies aligned with Code Metal’s capabilities, differentiators, and go-to-market strategies
• Execute contracts
• Maintain templates, past performance data, and proposal libraries
• Ensure proprietary cost and financial data is protected and never released
• Partner with leadership to refine the capture strategy for future contracts

Why Code Metal?

• Mission with impact: be a part of delivering a provably correct AI technology against urgent government needs.
• Velocity: tight loops, tiny teams - pitch an idea in the morning, execute by evening.
• Ownership: no spectators - lead proposal and capture
• Growth: We went from a SBIR Phase 1 to a Phase 3 within 12 months and have line of sight on the far side of the valley of death.

• Bachelor’s degree (advanced preferred)
• 7+ years of capture, proposal management, and contracts experience in defense or government contracting, including CSOs and OTAs
• Proven track record of successful capture efforts, including CSOs and OTAs—leading bids, shaping RFPs, and winning new contracts
• Strong understanding of federal RFPs, contract types, program offices, and teaming arrangements
• Excellent writing, organization, and project-management skills

• Pay depends on experience, but we strive to be at the upper end of the salary range
• Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k with 5% matching.
• Paid Time Off (Uncapped Vacation, plus Sick & Public Holidays).
• Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement.
• Relocation assistance for qualifying employees.