Proposal Manager

Proposal Manager - Auria Growth Organization The Auria Growth Organization is seeking a full-time, experienced, highly-driven, and self-starting Proposal Manager to manage proposal development and assist in building out a corporate Proposal Development Center . This hybrid position is preferentially based out of the Washington DC Metro Area and may include up to 25% travel. The role reports directly to the CGO. Responsibilities Collaborate with Business Unit, Program Manager, Capture, and Solutioning teams on acquisition strategies, proposal execution approach, proposal resourcing, and roles and responsibilities. Establish strong relationships with corporate and business unit leadership and with government counterparts and suppliers. Lead and facilitate the end-to-end capture and proposal lifecycle for major pursuits, partnering with capture managers, technical leads, and BD to shape opportunities pre-RFP through submission. Drive early planning activities such as win strategy alignment, solution framing, compliance readiness, schedule development, and content strategy. Develop efficient and effective proposal execution plans and supporting documentation (outline, team assignments, proposal management plan, schedule, kick‑off meeting materials, writing plans, color team reviews, etc.) in response to complex, competitive solicitations from U.S. Government or Prime Contractor customers. Review and analyze Draft/Final Requests for Proposal (DRFPs/RFPs) and related documents, and develop detailed proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and other tools to ensure adherence to all deadlines and deliverables. Coordinate with the assigned facilitator all color team reviews (e.g., pink, red, etc.). Implement and adhere to proposal best practices; maintain the proposal library and configuration control of all documentation. Review proposals for inclusion of win strategies, win themes, strengths/weaknesses, discriminators, and strict compliance with RFP requirements. Oversee all final production activities, including editing, proofreading, printing, and packaging. Assess content quality and form; coordinate with the Capture Manager and proposal team in articulating the win strategy throughout the proposal. Staff, mentor, coach, and train the Proposal Center proposal team members. Provide recommendations to executive leadership on procuring innovative tools and hiring key personnel to resource the organization. Requirements Bachelor's degree with 15 years of acquisition or related corporate business experience. 10+ years of proposal management experience supporting U.S. Government and/or commercial programs; proven expertise in leading competitive government proposals. Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and proposal management software/tools and graphic software. Knowledge of AI‑based efficiencies in the proposal process and how to implement them. Strong verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail and accuracy are a must. Ability to work independently as well as lead development teams. Extensive experience reading and analyzing RFPs, creating proposal outlines, compliance matrices, schedules, and managing and coordinating proposal teams and work products. Experience editing written material and delivering high‑quality proposals under tight deadlines. Strong understanding of pricing and estimating strategies as well as business and proposal cost structures/elements. Experience with FAR, DFARS, TINA, OTA, and other government procurement regulations as they pertain to bid/price proposals. Possesses or can obtain a Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance or higher. U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in an acquisition, engineering, or business‑related discipline. Expertise in defense‑industry recognized proposal management processes. Shipley Proposal Management Certification or equivalent certifications such as CPCM, CCCM, or CFCM. Prior commercial aerospace and government acquisition experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification. Advanced knowledge of FAR/DFAR. Experience with U.S. space systems, DoD services, and MDA‑related customers and proposals. Benefits Salary: $99,500 – $161,000 based on qualifications, experience, and education. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases each year. True Flexibility: contract permitting and Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life. 11 Paid Days Off: 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 floating holidays. 401(k) Match – match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one, with no vesting wait‑period. Industry‑Leading Education Support: up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. Premium Healthcare with lower costs and a Company‑Sponsored HSA. Fully Covered Life Insurance up to $50,000 provided at zero cost. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health, financial coaching, and more. Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Auria Space