Proposal Manager
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Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, engineering, or related discipline. • 5+ years of experience managing DOW or federal government proposals and RFP responses. • Deep understanding of DOW acquisition processes and compliance requirements (FAR/DFARS). • Proven success crafting technically accurate and persuasive proposal narratives. • Exceptional project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional contributors under tight timelines. • Experience with OTAs, CSOs, or other non-traditional DOW vehicles. • Familiarity with cybersecurity, software/SaaS, or defense-tech offerings. • APMP certification or similar professional proposal credentials. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical content for non-technical audiences. • Experience with proposal management tools and collaborative review workflows. • U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain a security clearance.
Responsibilities
• Own and manage the full proposal lifecycle for DOW opportunities, including RFPs, RFIs, white papers, BOAs, OTAs, SBIR/STTR, and unsolicited proposals. • Serve as the single-threaded owner for proposal execution, including schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, reviews, and final submissions. • Lead proposal kickoffs, color reviews, and final production reviews to ensure high-quality, on-time deliverables. • Collaborate closely with capture, business development, engineering, product, finance, legal, and executive leadership to develop winning storylines and technical narratives. • Translate complex technical solutions into clear, persuasive proposal content that highlights Shift5’s value and differentiators. • Partner with capture and BD to shape win themes, discriminators, and messaging strategies aligned with evaluator priorities. • Ensure strict compliance with solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, and formatting instructions. • Coordinate inputs from subject matter experts, executives, and external partners throughout the proposal process. • Develop, curate, and maintain reusable proposal content, templates, and best practices to support scalability and consistency. • Support post-submission activities, including Q&A responses, clarifications, and proposal debriefs.
Benefits
• Base Salary: $130,000-$170,000 • Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup • Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families • Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions • Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance • Uncapped paid time off policy • Flexible work & remote work policy • Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA) • We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that embraces the diversity of our people and represents the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives and ways of solving problems. We strive to attract and retain talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.