5+ years of experience in proposal management or development for government contracts
Experience managing multiple proposals under tight deadlines
Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
Familiarity with federal proposal requirements and review processes
U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR regulations, with ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
Responsibilities
Lead proposal development for government solicitations from kickoff through submission
Review requirements and build compliance plans and schedules for each response
Coordinate writers, technical experts, and reviewers to deliver high-quality proposals on time
Write and edit proposal content, translating technical capabilities into clear, persuasive language
Work with Contracts and Finance to keep pricing and technical volumes aligned
Build and maintain templates, processes, and a reusable content library
Capture lessons learned to improve future proposals and win rates
Benefits
Hybrid work environment in Austin, TX
Opportunity for career growth into senior roles
Engagement with a mission-driven organization focused on defense technology
Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Business Development and Engineering
Access to a structured proposal methodology and potential for APMP certification
Full Job Description
Proposal Development Manager
Location: Austin, TX (hybrid) Clearance Requirement: U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance
The Role
As our Proposal Development Manager, you'll lead NODA's government proposal efforts from start to finish. You'll work closely with Business Development, Engineering, Contracts, and Finance to turn complex technology into clear, winning submissions, and you'll help build the processes that let us respond quickly as we grow.
Key Responsibilities
Lead proposal development for government solicitations from kickoff through submission
Review requirements and build compliance plans and schedules for each response
Coordinate writers, technical experts, and reviewers to deliver high-quality proposals on time
Write and edit proposal content, translating technical capabilities into clear, persuasive language
Work with Contracts and Finance to keep pricing and technical volumes aligned
Build and maintain templates, processes, and a reusable content library
Capture lessons learned to improve future proposals and win rates
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in proposal management or development for government contracts
Experience managing multiple proposals under tight deadlines
Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
Familiarity with federal proposal requirements and review processes
Due to the nature of the position, U.S. citizenship is required due to ITAR regulations, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting DoD or defense technology proposals
APMP certification or experience with a structured proposal methodology
Experience in a startup or fast-growing environment
Skills & Attributes
Organized, deadline driven, and calm under pressure
Clear communicator who can guide technical and non-technical teams
Builder's mindset with a focus on practical, scalable processes
Mission driven, with a genuine interest in and respect for NODA AI's defense mission and the people who serve it
Growth Path at NODA
Grow into a Senior Proposal Manager or Director of Proposals role as NODA's proposal function expands
Export Control Compliance
To conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
