Proposals and Capture Manager – Navy Contracts

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire proposal process from initiation through submission, ensuring all aspects comply with requirements and align with client objectives.
• Develop winning narratives by integrating technical, operational, and financial information into a cohesive and persuasive proposal.
• Proactively coordinate with subject matter experts across engineering, finance, supply chain, and other critical functions, facilitating cross-departmental collaboration to gather and synthesize input.
• Guide team members to work as an integrated unit on tight timelines. Collaborate with SMEs to refine high-level ideas and rough drafts into persuasive, high-quality proposal content.
• Manage all phases of the proposal lifecycle, including schedules, deliverables, and deadlines. Anticipate and resolve issues promptly to maintain proposal quality and timeliness.
• Develop proposal strategies highlighting Saronic’s competitive advantages, analyzing bid requirements and competitor approaches to refine proposal content and structure.
• Ensure all proposal documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with RFX standards and regulations. Maintain meticulous records throughout the proposal process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Professional Writing, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., APMP) are a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of proposal management experience supporting DoD programs, with strong preference for direct NAVSEA or U.S. Navy proposal experience.
• Experience writing proposals for Other Transaction Authority (OTAs) is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple proposals simultaneously, balancing competing priorities to meet all deadlines.
• Proven experience integrating diverse input from cross-functional teams to craft coherent, high-quality proposals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Hightly organized, with an acute eye for detail to ensure accuracy and quality across all proposal elements.
• Active TS/SCI clearance preferred.