Proposal and Contracts Manager

About the role

Somewear Labs is seeking a Proposal & Contracts Manager to support the company’s growing government and defense business. This role will lead proposal development, coordinate cross-functional inputs for government submissions, and manage contract execution and compliance across federal programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and submission of proposals, white papers, and technical responses for government opportunities (RFPs, RFIs, BAAs, SBIRs, OTAs).
• Manage proposal schedules, outlines, and content development across cross-functional teams.
• Cook up inputs from engineering, product, business development, and capture teams to ensure cohesive submissions.
• Ensure compliance with solicitation requirements and submission instructions.
• Support pricing coordination and cost narrative development with finance.

Contract Management

• Manage the lifecycle of government contracts from award through execution.
• Cook up contract review, negotiation, and modifications with internal stakeholders and legal advisors.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, reporting obligations, and deliverable timelines.
• Support administration of government contracts including FAR/DFARS, OTA agreements, and R&D contracts.
• Track contract milestones, funding increments, and option periods.
• Maintain organized records of contract documents, modifications, and communications.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with capture and sales teams to support strategic opportunities.
• Cook up with engineering and product teams to translate technical capabilities into proposal content.
• Cook up with finance on pricing, budgets, and contract financial tracking.
• Support leadership with proposal strategy, submission readiness, and contract status updates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in proposal management, contracts administration, or government program support.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts or proposals (DoD, DHS, or other federal agencies).
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS contracting environments.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals and deadlines.
• Excellent written communication and document coordination skills.

PREFERRED

• Experience with OTA agreements, SBIR/STTR programs, or R&D contracts.
• Experience supporting defense technology, aerospace, autonomy, or communications programs.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional proposal teams in fast-moving environments.