Proposal Manager

The Auria Growth Organization is seeking a full-time, experienced, highly-driven, and self starting Proposal Manager to manage proposal development and assist in the continued build out of a corporate Proposal Development Center. This hybrid position is preferably based out of the Auria Colorado Springs, CO office, or the Washington DC Metro Area and may include up to 25% travel, and reports directly to the CGO.

As the Proposal Manager, you will apply proven proposal planning and execution strategies and processes to support cross-functional teams’ development of winning, compliant, compelling, and on time proposal submissions supporting space, missile defense, and/or cybersecurity pursuits. Candidates for this position must demonstrate skills in proposal and project management, leadership, communication, and risk management within a collaborative and innovative environment.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO:

• 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 internally with corporate and business unit leadership and externally 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. This includes driving early planning activities such as win strategy alignment, solution framing, compliance readiness, schedule development, and content strategy to ensure a seamless transition into proposal execution.
• Develop efficient and effective proposal execution plans and all supporting proposal development 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, other tools and mechanisms to ensure adherence to all schedule deadlines, customer-derived or directed deliverables/requirements and continually manage risk to address volatility in proposal requirements, deadlines, and our offerings.
• Coordinate with the assigned facilitator all color team reviews (i.e. pink, red, etc).
• Implement and adhere to proposal best practices; implement and maintain the network and web-based proposal library; and maintain configuration control of all proposal documentation.
• Review proposals for inclusion of win strategies, win themes, strengths/weaknesses, discriminators and strict compliance with the RFP requirements.
• Oversee all final production activities, including editing, proofreading, printing, and packaging.
• Assess the quality of content as well as form; coordinate with the Capture Manager and proposal team in articulating how the win strategy is carried throughout the proposal.
• Staff, mentor, coach, and train the Proposal Centers proposal team members.
• Provide recommendations to executive leadership on procuring innovative tools and hiring key personnel to resource a new organization that creates proposal management efficiencies.
  
  
  

WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES:

• Bachelor’s degree with 15 years of acquisition or related corporate business experience.
• 10 years of proposal management experience supporting US Government and/or commercial programs; proven expert in leading competitive Government proposals.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and working knowledge of proposal management software/tools and graphic software.
• Knowledge of AI-based efficiencies in the proposal process and how to implement.
• 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 and schedules, managing and coordinating proposal teams and work products, 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 working with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), (TINA), Other Transaction Authorities (OTA) and/or other Government Procurement regulations as they pertain to Bid/Cost proposals.
• Currently Possesses or has the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance or higher.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
  
  
  

WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an acquisition, engineering, or business-related discipline.
• Expertise in Defense Industry recognized proposal management processes.
• Shipley Proposal Management Certification or like certifications such as CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager), CCCM (Certified Commercial Contracts Manager), or CFCM (Certified Federal Contracts Manager).
• Prior Commercial Aerospace and Government acquisition experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Advanced knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR)
• Experience with U.S. space systems, DoW services, and MDA related customers and proposals.
  
  
  

PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $99,500 - $161,000

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2026

THE AURIA TEAM:

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

Why You’ll Love Working at Auria

We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.

Time for What Matters

• Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you’re with us.
• True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
• 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.
  
  
  

Invested in Your Future

• 401(k) Match—Yours to Keep Instantly: We 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: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.
  
  
  

Health & Peace of Mind

• Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
• Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
• Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.
• and that’s just the beginning!
  
  
  

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.