Associate Proposal Manager

Do you have strong analytical and communication skills, like to work in a collaborative environment, and have a background in the US Department of Defense, US Military, or Aerospace & Defense industry? We may have the perfect opportunity for you! As an Associate Proposal Manager, you'll assist with the bid submission process from initial contact through contract signing for our cutting-edge products and services, including winning. You'll coordinate proposal activities in accordance with the request for proposal (RFP) specifications. Your duties will also include a review of proposals to ensure the appropriate themes are incorporated. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Responsibilities: Monitor government acquisition databases (e.g., SAM.gov, GovWin, DACIS) to identify upcoming pursuits and opportunities that align with the company’s capabilities, past performance, and strategic goals Use third-party tools like GovWin, Bloomberg Government, and similar platforms to conduct targeted searches across federal, state, and local acquisition systems Conduct keyword searches and refine datasets to identify contracts that align with company capabilities, past performance, and goals Keep our key word database up to date with new key words targeted at new and emerging markets and customers Track changes in solicitations, including amendments, updates, and Q&A releases, to ensure bid responses remain compliant and aligned with government requirements Establish and maintain databases of active, forecasted, and expiring contracts to enable proactive business development decisions Lead efforts to collect, assess, and analyze open-source intelligence regarding competitor strengths, weaknesses, key pursuits, recent contract wins, and industry news to inform capture strategies Analyze economic trends, legislative changes, and shifts in government funding priorities that may impact competitors’ market positioning or strategy Update the internal tracker to ensure the list of opportunities being pursued remains up to date and aligned with status changes throughout the opportunity lifecycle Host bi-weekly meetings to get updates from the Business Development and Strategy team on the status of active pursuits. Ensure the sheet remains updated daily Qualifications You Must Have: B.A. (or equivalent degree) - a higher-level degree may substitute for relevant experience Typically, 2 years of business experience, which includes 1-2 years of proposal experience. A higher-level degree that includes proposal experience and writing may substitute for professional proposal experience Ability to utilize proposal management software and AI tools Ability to simultaneously manage multiple proposals of all sizes from proposal planning to delivery Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to motivate/work with others Ability to work within time constraints, have a flexible schedule, be ready to meet changing deadlines and priorities to capture proposal needs The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required Qualifications We Prefer: Self-starter and a problem solver; must have the ability to see the big picture and implement changes as required Prior experience in a Lead role; the ability to mentor, train, guide and inspect the work of team ... (truncated, view full listing at source)