Proposal Manager

Job Title: Proposal Manager

Location: Tempe, AZ

Work Arrangement: Onsite (100% initially; potential for future hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6 Months (Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion)

Domain: Aerospace | Defense & Space

Pay Rate: $60–65/hr W2

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have):

• Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum 3 years of proposal management, business development, or business execution experience

• Experience managing proposals from cradle to grave

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating proposal development activities

• Strong experience analyzing RFP requirements and developing compliant proposal responses

• Experience with proposal planning, scheduling, compliance matrices, proposal reviews, and submission management

Secondary (Good to Have):

• Aerospace industry experience

• Defense and Space proposal experience

• Knowledge of government regulations and proposal compliance requirements

• APMP Certification and/or PMP Certification

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

• Experience managing virtual and geographically dispersed teams

• Experience with process improvement initiatives and proposal training

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development and execution of competitive and non-competitive proposals for Aerospace Defense & Space programs. This individual will manage the entire proposal lifecycle, from opportunity assessment through final submission, while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, compelling, and winning proposals. The role will partner closely with sales, engineering, program management, pricing, and business development teams to support strategic growth initiatives.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the proposal development process from cradle to grave, ensuring compliance, quality, and timely submission of all proposals

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Program Management, Pricing, and Business Development to deliver winning proposals

• Analyze RFP requirements, develop compliance matrices, proposal outlines, schedules, and response strategies

• Facilitate proposal kick-off meetings, document reviews, color reviews, issue resolution, and post-submission activities

• Drive proposal process improvements, monitor performance metrics, and ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and customer requirements

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.