Proposal Lead (Proposal Analyst, Lead)

• Lead all phases of proposal development for multiple concurrent efforts, from kickoff through final submission
• Develop, write, and edit proposal content, including technical, management, past performance, and compliance sections, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with solicitation requirements
• Translate complex technical and programmatic information into clear, compelling, customer-focused narratives
• Ensure full compliance with customer solicitation requirements (RFPs, RFIs, amendments, evaluation criteria) and maintain traceability to all instructions
• Develop, communicate, and maintain detailed proposal schedules with critical milestones and decision points
• Assign, track, and coordinate inputs from internal contributors, subcontractors, and functional leads, providing guidance on content structure, messaging, and compliance
• Organize and facilitate proposal reviews, team checkpoints, and executive-level briefings
• incorporate feedback into revised drafts
• Oversee final proposal production, approval, and on-time submission, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to formatting standards
• Capture and archive lessons learned to support continuous improvement
• Prepare and deliver status reports to leadership, engineering, program management, contracts, and external consultants
• Contribute to the refinement of proposal processes, templates, tools, and best practices

• B.S./B.A. in a relevant field with 8+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience
• Demonstrated experience managing full lifecycle proposals for both Prime and subcontractor roles
• Strong technical writing and editing skills
• Solid understanding of U.S. government and aerospace acquisition processes, particularly for national security programs
• Proven ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong time-management and self-starting abilities
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Experience working in highly collaborative, fast-paced environments
• Familiarity with Salesforce and business development/capture processes
• Experience developing Pricing Volumes, including WBS and BOEs
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
• experience with Microsoft Project
• Background in Aerospace & Defense, DoD, or U.S. military environments

Competitive benefits package