
Proposal Manager
Slingshot Aerospace
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Arizona • California • United States
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About the role
- Manage end-to-end proposal execution from kickoff through submission for assigned opportunities
- Analyze RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to develop compliance matrices, outlines, schedules, and proposal plans
- Lead proposal kickoffs, status meetings, and internal reviews to drive accountability and progress
- Coordinate content development with subject matter experts across technical, management, pricing, and legal functions
- Ensure proposal content is compliant, clear, consistent, and aligned to win themes and customer priorities
- Perform proposal editing and content integration to deliver a cohesive final submission
- Track risks, dependencies, and action items, escalating issues appropriately
- Support color team reviews and incorporate feedback into proposal revisions
- Apply and maintain proposal templates, content libraries, and standard processes
- Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal practices, tools, and documentation
- Perform other duties as assigned, representing less than 10% of responsibilities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, English, Technical Writing, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Typically 4–7 years of experience in proposal management, proposal coordination, or related roles, or equivalent proficiency
- Experience managing proposals in a government contracting or regulated environment
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Strong written communication, editing, and document organization skills
- Experience working cross-functionally with technical, business, and operational teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, if required
Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
proposal managementproposal coordinationcompliance matricescontent developmenteditingcontent integrationrisk trackingaction item trackingproposal templatesdocument organization
Soft Skills
strong written communicationindependent managementdeadline managementprioritizationcross-functional collaborationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementfast-paced workattention to detailproblem-solving
Certifications
U.S. Government security clearance