Proposal Manager

Proposal Manager
Onsite | Scottsdale, AZ | 5 Days a Week (Some Remote Flexibility) - 30% Travel as Required
Active Top-Secret Clearance Required

Summary

Our client is dedicated to enhancing the safety and effectiveness of those who serve and protect. They specialize in advancing the intelligence of cutting-edge defense platforms, from submarines and ships to combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and more. By combining innovative engineering with world-class manufacturing, they develop and deliver the critical systems that drive mission success and redefine what's possible in defense technology.

Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a Proposal Manager to join their team! As a Proposal Manager, you oversee all federal proposal activities, including directing proposal personnel, managing proposal schedules and deadlines, and monitoring the proposal progress in addition to the following:

• Partner with the Capture Manager to integrate the win strategy and solution into a proposal structured for compliance and ease of evaluation
• Develop and execute a review plan, including Pink Team, Red Team, and Gold Team reviews for technical, management, and cost proposals
• Coordinate, assemble, and review administrative functions to support the production of assigned proposals
• Check and ensure compliance of proposal content with client requirements and guidelines
• Schedule and manage proposal reviews and updates throughout the submission process
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality proposals
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting the proposal development process to ensure on-time delivery

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience is required
• Experience with federal government contracts, particularly within the intelligence community or as part of subcontracting teams
• Hands-on experience managing large-scale, competitive proposals (e.g., $100 million to $1 billion proposal awards)
• Familiarity with tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Word, Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, and Photoshop
• Strong knowledge of proposal methodologies (e.g., Shipley Method)
• Ability to successfully articulate examples of having managed winning federal proposals
• Highly proficient knowledge of missions, products, and technologies, including current and future applications
• Critical leadership abilities, capable of driving teams and engaging with SMEs effectively
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Education/Certification Requirements

• A Bachelors degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience is required

Preferred Requirements

• An APMP certification is highly preferred

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active TS/SCI clearance is required.

About Us

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