Proposal Manager

Overview

Job Title: Proposal Manager

Location: Melbourne, FL (Hybrid - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday on-site)

Employment Type: Direct hire

Industry: Defense & Aerospace

Compensation: $160K - $180K

Shift: 1st

Schedule: 9x80

About the Opportunity:

As a Proposal Manager, you will lead the development and submission of high-quality, compliant proposals that support competitive business opportunities across multiple Lines of Business. In this collaborative role, you'll coordinate the proposal process from planning through final delivery, working closely with cross-functional teams to produce compelling customer submissions. Success in this position requires exceptional organization, strong written and verbal communication skills, creativity, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Manage and oversee the entire proposal process from pre-RFP preparation, through solution preparation and writing, to final publication and submission
• Track all proposal efforts, which may include work of proposal managers, writers, solutions architects, pricers, contracts personnel, and administrative support teams
• Support pre-RFP activities that directly relate to proposal creation
• Arrange the support from functional organizations
• Arrange the facilities/resources
• Work closely with Capture, Program, Technical Leads
• Develop proposal specific info (e.g., proposal schedule, writing assignments, outlines, volume structures, proposal admin, etc.); and work with volume leads to develop Management and Technical volume outlines in accordance with RFP Bidder instructions

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance—where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider. We help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

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• Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical or mechanical)/Operations
• 8+ years of experience in project and proposal management life cycles and Government Procurement/Capture/Proposal Management
• 8+ years of experience using data analytics to generate estimates
• 8+ years of experience writing BOE (Basis of Estimate)

• Master's degree Engineering (electrical or mechanical)/Operations
• Defense industry experience
• Ability to handle approximately 10 proposals at a time
• Strong communication skills
• Effective team building approach
• Excellent oral and technical writing abilities

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.