E01-C07 Proposal Manager
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Proposal Manager leads full lifecycle proposal efforts for DoD/federal projects, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, and cost teams to craft technically accurate, compliant responses for build-to-print and prototype manufacturing.
About this role
Our client is hiring a Proposal Manager to support the growth of our manufacturing, prototyping, and engineering design business. This role will lead proposal efforts focused on build-to-print manufacturing, custom fabrication, prototype development, and engineered product solutions — primarily supporting DoD and federal customers.
The selected candidate must possess a strong technical foundation and be capable of understanding engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, material requirements, and technical data packages. This position requires the ability to work closely with engineers, manufacturing leads, and program teams to develop compliant, technically accurate, and competitive responses.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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The Proposal Manager will lead major proposal efforts through the full lifecycle of development, including:
RFP/RFQ/RFI analysis and compliance matrices
Technical volume coordination with engineering and manufacturing SMEs
Cost volume coordination with estimating and production teams
Development of manufacturing approaches, staffing plans, and execution strategies
Review team management (Pink, Red, Gold Team reviews)
Editing, compliance review in support of final submission
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The role requires collaboration with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations personnel to clearly articulate manufacturing processes, prototype development plans, quality controls (AS9100), and production scalability strategies.
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Day-to-day responsibilities include:
Organizing and leading proposal kickoff and daily status meetings
Issuing technical data calls to engineering and manufacturing teams
Coordinating graphics for process flows, manufacturing layouts, and technical illustrations
Ensuring alignment between technical approach and cost estimates
Maintaining proposal templates tailored to manufacturing and engineering pursuits
Acting as primary point of contact for assigned proposal efforts
This is a high-visibility role requiring direct interaction with senior leadership, engineers, and program managers.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret Clearance (Secret Clearance preferred)
Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience leading federal proposal efforts. Engineering degree strongly preferred (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering)
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Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, prototyping, or production-based contracts
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Ability to interpret engineering drawings, SOWs, PWSs, technical data packages, and specifications
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Experience with build-to-print and production-based proposals
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Understanding of AS9100 quality environments
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Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
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Strong technical comprehension of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly, prototype builds).
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Ability to translate engineering concepts into clear proposal narratives.
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Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
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Confidence managing multiple concurrent manufacturing RFQs/RFPs under tight deadlines.
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High attention to detail and compliance.
Skills
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