Proposal Manager with Security Clearance

Description SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Proposal Manager to lead proposal teams, refine proposal development processes, and contribute to pre-proposal business development activities. The Proposal Manager must be able to perform as an individual contributor and manage proposal team activities within a tight schedule environment. This position will be conducted in a hybrid mode (in-office and remotely) and may require extended travel (4-6 weeks annually). The candidate's in-office location will be one of SciTec's facilities in Princeton, NJ; Boulder, CO; Dayton, OH; El Segundo, CA; or Huntsville, AL. This will be discussed during the phone screen and interview if scheduled. This position reports to the Executive Director of Program Development. SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic, fast-growing small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five years, we have supplied customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government agencies with innovative tools that deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities. SciTec has been awarded multiple US government contracts through competitive processes and has a significant multi-year backlog of opportunities in our pipeline. Responsibilities Support SciTec Program Development Managers and Portfolio/Business Area Leads in refinement and execution of business development and proposal processes. Work with Portfolio/Business Area Leads to define proposal staffing needs, particularly with regard for the technical SMEs. Lead SciTec prime proposal teams comprised of SciTec and subcontractor staffs Develop and track team progress to the proposal schedule that results in the efficient and on-time submission of the proposal material. Manage to the proposal budget baseline. Develop proposal outlines, features/benefits, and proof points; develop, refine, and incorporate win themes in the proposal. Recommend the balance of text, graphics, callout boxes, and related content in the proposal layout. Oversee and guide the development of proposal graphics, including management of contracted graphics artists. Lead or support the development of oral presentations or videos. Issue writing assignments and edit all inputs into a cohesive, compliant, and compelling final product. Coordinate and track proposal requirements with our Contracts office, including customer's needs and teammate non-disclosure agreements and teaming agreements. Coordinate and track proposal requirements with internal organizations (e.g., HR, Finance, IT, Security, etc.). Coordinate and track Cost/Price proposal requirements with our Business Operations staff. Coordinate and track proposal content and logistics with our subcontractor teammate(s) and vendor(s). Coordinate with the Portfolio/Business Area Leads in the development of all required SciTec proposal material and deliver to the prime contractor (when we're a sub). Ensure timely delivery of all required proposal deliverables. Support pre-award activities including addressing customer questions, BAFO, and teammate engagement. Support program standup activities to include kickoff meeting, program team orientation, and collaborative IT environments. Support other proposal efforts and other duties as assigned. Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Technical Writing, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. US Government or US aerospace industry experience in business development, technical, or managerial roles of 8+ years. Domain knowledge in one or more of the following: Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance; Air/Missile Defense; Remote Sensing; Command & Control. Experience working with one or more of the US Air Force, US Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, Space Development Agency, Military Services, Military COCOMs or Intelligence Community. Industry experience of 5+ years participating on US Government technical proposals. Experience analyzing request for proposal documents to formulate and execute the proposal development plan. Experience in leading proposal development efforts, issuing writing assignments, following proposal development process and conducting meetings/reviews. Strong team building, time-management, and conflict-resolution abilities. Collaborative with team-oriented attitude and self-motivated. Ability to interact and develop positive relationships with SciTec staff, customers and teammates. Ability to map WBS elements, SOW paragraphs, and LCATs. Ability to iteratively revise bottom-up pricing to arrive at the price-to-win value. Ability to meet proposal deadlines, including working nights, weekends and holidays as necessary. Possess strong writing skills to articulate and refine our technical and managerial solutions that aligns with the customer's requirements. Extensive experience in documentation and scheduling tools (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and with collaborative environments (e.g. Confluence, Teams). Ability to summarize complex technical descriptions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated attention to detail. Candidates with the following qualifications will be preferred Industry experience of 8+ years participating on US DoD technical proposals Professional proposal training course completion Managing subcontractor, consultant, vendor performance Risk management Agile management principles Active DoD SECRET clearance or higher Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment. Benefits SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required) 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options 80% company paid Dental insurance 100% company paid Vision insurance 100% company paid Life insurance 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance Short-term Disability insurance Annual Profit-Sharing Plan Discretionary Performance Bonus Paid Parental Leave Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay Flexible Work Hours The pay range for this position is $140K - $215K/ year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation. SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.