Slingshot Aerospace · 2 hours ago
Proposal Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expSlingshot Aerospace is seeking a Proposal Manager to independently manage the full lifecycle of government and commercial proposals. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, high-quality submissions that support company growth and customer success.
AerospaceAnalyticsSimulationSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end proposal execution from kickoff through submission for assigned opportunities
Analyze RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to develop compliance matrices, outlines, schedules, and proposal plans
Lead proposal kickoffs, status meetings, and internal reviews to drive accountability and progress
Coordinate content development with subject matter experts across technical, management, pricing, and legal functions
Ensure proposal content is compliant, clear, consistent, and aligned to win themes and customer priorities
Perform proposal editing and content integration to deliver a cohesive final submission
Track risks, dependencies, and action items, escalating issues appropriately
Support color team reviews and incorporate feedback into proposal revisions
Apply and maintain proposal templates, content libraries, and standard processes
Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal practices, tools, and documentation
Perform other duties as assigned, representing less than 10% of responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, English, Technical Writing, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Typically 4–7 years of experience in proposal management, proposal coordination, or related roles, or equivalent proficiency
Experience managing proposals in a government contracting or regulated environment
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Strong written communication, editing, and document organization skills
Experience working cross-functionally with technical, business, and operational teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, if required
Preferred
Experience with federal acquisition processes and solicitation compliance
Familiarity with proposal management tools, content libraries, or automation platforms
APMP certification or progress toward certification
Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or civilian federal customers
Comfort working in a growth-stage or startup environment
Experience participating in structured proposal reviews and evaluation processes
Company
Slingshot Aerospace
Slingshot Aerospace builds space data, analytics, and simulation solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$148.94MKey Investors
Trinity CapitalSway VenturesHorizon Technology Finance
2025-09-30Series Unknown
2024-09-12Debt Financing· $30M
2023-06-23Debt Financing· $8.42M
Leadership Team
Tim Solms
CEO & Board Director
Scott Humphrys
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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