Proposal Management Coordinator Sr

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Proposal Coordinator supports the end-to-end development of compliant, high-quality proposals in response to government and commercial solicitations. This role ensures adherence to established proposal processes, coordinates inputs across cross-functional teams, and maintains schedule, compliance, and document control throughout the proposal lifecycle. Working under the guidance of Proposal Managers, the Proposal Coordinator plays a critical role in enabling on-time, compliant submissions by organizing content, facilitating reviews, and enforcing proposal standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
1–4 years of experience in proposal coordination, project coordination, or similar role
Experience supporting proposals in a deadline-driven environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting U.S. government proposals (e.g., DoD, Federal Civilian)
Familiarity with FAR-based solicitations and RFP structures (Sections L & M)
Understanding of proposal lifecycle (capture → proposal → submission)
Experience with proposal tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Adobe, proposal automation tools)
Knowledge of compliance matrices, storyboards, and review cycles (Pink/Red)
Strong attention to detail with a “compliance-first” mindset
Ability to work cross-functionally with technical, pricing, contracts, and leadership teams
Experience with document formatting, desktop publishing, or production support
Basic understanding of competitive proposals and win strategies

Responsibilities

Coordinate proposal activities from kickoff through submission
Build and manage proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices
Maintain document control (versioning, formatting, configuration management)
Ensure compliance with RFP instructions (Sections L & M, formatting, submission requirements)
Coordinate Pink/Red team reviews (logistics, materials, read-aheads)
Track action items, risks, and deadlines; escalate as needed (“Identify, Notify, Escalate”)
Support volume leads with content integration and final production
Perform basic compliance checks and quality reviews (grammar, formatting, consistency)
Manage proposal repository (templates, past performance, resumes, boilerplate)
Support final production, packaging, and submission (electronic and/or physical)