Proposal Manager

Aeronix Inc.Melbourne, FL, US

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Job Description

Job Title : Proposal Manager

Location : Melbourne, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Clearance Level : Prefer active TS / SCI (or eligibility)

Travel : Occasional (

Reports To : Director of Strategy and Business Development

Position Summary :

Aeronix Technologies Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Proposal Manager to lead the planning, development, execution, and submission of compliant, compelling, and competitive proposals in response to U.S. Government solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs). The Proposal Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage the full proposal lifecycle to ensure timely, consistent, and successful delivery of high-quality submissions.

Key Responsibilities :

Manage end-to-end proposal development process from opportunity kick-off through final submission.
Analyze solicitation documents (RFPs / RFIs) to determine proposal requirements, schedule, and compliance needs.
Develop and maintain proposal plans, outlines, compliance matrices, and schedules.
Lead and facilitate color reviews (Pink, Red, Gold Teams) and integrate feedback into final submissions.
Collaborate with Capture Managers, Program Managers, Technical SMEs, Contracts, Cost Estimators, and other stakeholders to develop strategy, content, and pricing inputs.
Ensure all proposals are fully compliant with government requirements and company standards.
Manage proposal templates, boilerplate content, and past performance databases.
Coordinate with Graphic Designers, Editors, and Desktop Publishers to deliver polished and professional proposals.
Stay current on federal acquisition regulations (FAR / DFARS), proposal best practices, and industry trends.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Engineering, or related field.

5+ years of experience managing federal proposals, particularly within the Aerospace & Defense industry.

Proven success managing large, complex, multi-volume proposals for DoD and other U.S. Government customers.

Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes (FAR / DFARS).

Excellent organizational, writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

Ability to lead teams under tight deadlines with a collaborative, detail-oriented approach.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and proposal management tools (e.g., SharePoint, Adobe InDesign, or proposal automation tools).

Preferred Qualifications :

APMP Certification (Foundation or higher).

Experience with classified proposals and secure facilities.

Familiarity with Shipley or similar proposal development methodologies.

Knowledge of pricing and cost volume development.

Clearance Requirements :

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Active Top Secret clearance preferred or ability to obtain and maintain clearance

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Proposal Manager • Melbourne, FL, US