Staff Proposal Manager (R3593)

What you'll do:

• Take extreme ownership of assigned proposal efforts.
• Serve as the primary cross-functional owner of each proposal at all levels of the organization.
• Own assigned proposals and tasks end-to-end—drive all elements to closure, resolve actions, and serve as the single point of contact.
• Manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment including proposal management and process improvement.
• Ability to create, customize, edit, and format original content for their assigned proposals.
• Develop strategies that result in high quality, compliant and compelling proposals.
• Maintain strict configuration management of all documentation.
• Develop compliance matrices to document solicitation requirements and ensure compliant proposals are submitted to a customer.
• Support Account Executives to close deals and grow revenue by managing and driving critical business development operations.
• Collaborate with BD, marketing, engineering, program, and product teams to ensure compliant completion of all proposal sections.

Required qualifications:

• 4-6+ years of proposal management experience (equivalent project management experience will be considered) plus experience working with government and international customers.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Exposure to proposal methodologies (e.g. Shipley).
• Outstanding record of academic achievement.
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytics.
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to author technical content for requests for information, abstracts, and quad charts.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing.
• You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
• Active DoD security clearance

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing Commercial proposals and agreements
• Strong understanding of AI and robotics technology
• Familiarity with software products.
• Strong technical background especially with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs).
• You have demonstrated thorough understanding and knowledge of the military operations and the acquisition process that allows you to maintain strong customer relations.
• Demonstrated understanding of specific DoD operational scenarios and systems.