Proposal Manager- Department of Defense

Contract Proposal Manager

Red Six Aerospace is seeking an experienced Contract Proposal Manager to lead and manage the full lifecycle of government proposals for Department of Defense opportunities. This is a high-intensity contract position structured in focused sprint cycles, typically 5–6 weeks of deep engagement. It's ideal for a seasoned DoD proposal professional who thrives under deadline pressure and wants flexibility between engagements.

Responsibilities include:

• Owning the end-to-end proposal process from DRFP through final RFP submission
• Leading proposal kick-off, developing compliance matrices, outlines, and schedules, and driving the team to on-time delivery
• Writing, editing, and managing proposal volumes including technical, management, past performance, and cost narratives
• Coordinating cross-functionally with engineering, finance, contracts, and leadership to gather inputs and ensure proposal quality
• Serving as the single point of accountability for proposal quality, compliance, and submission

Qualifications include:

• 15+ years of hands-on DoD proposal management experience, including prime and/or subcontractor roles
• Deep familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and DoD procurement processes
• Demonstrated experience managing proposals for Air Force, Army, Navy, SOCOM, or other DoD agencies
• Strong working knowledge of RFP/RFQ/BAA/SBIR/STTR structures and response requirements
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling proposal narratives
• Experience with proposal tools and platforms (e.g., Gov Win, GOVSHP, Privia, or similar)
• APMP certification a plus

Contract details include:

• Structure:
  Sprint-based contract. Intensive 5–6 week engagement cycles
• Location:
  
  In person
  - Denver
• Clearance:
  Active clearance preferred; ability to obtain required

Full-time employee benefits include:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)
• May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance, subject to plan terms.

Note:

Red 6 reserves the right to change its current benefits program at any time, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal and state regulations.

This job description is not a contract and confers no contractual rights, privileges, or benefits on any applicant or potential applicant. Red 6 has the right to change any and all terms of this job description, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits. Nothing in this job description constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment.

Red Six Aerospace, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.