Proposal Manager

AXIUS GROUP LLC • Riverside Township, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Proposal Manager supports the coordination, development, and execution of proposals across commercial and defense aerospace programs. This role facilitates cross-functional inputs, maintains proposal schedules and documentation, and ensures alignment between technical, pricing, and program stakeholders. The position plays a key role in supporting timely, compliant, and competitive submissions while maintaining visibility into proposal status and execution health. The Proposal Manager provides structured support to leadership and contributes to scalable proposal and business activities as organizational demand evolves.

Requirements

• Understanding of proposal development processes within aerospace, manufacturing, or technical environments
• Familiarity with commercial and/or defense customer requirements and documentation standards
• Working knowledge of cross-functional collaboration within engineering, operations, and finance environments
• General understanding of pricing inputs, cost structures, and schedule alignment principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal/document management tools
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities with shifting deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to translate technical inputs into structured, organized proposal materials
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive business information
• Adaptability in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across functional teams
• Proactive, continuous-improvement mindset
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in proposal coordination, program support, business operations, or related role within aerospace, manufacturing, or technical industries
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in deadline-driven environments
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Candidates "must/may need" to be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Successful candidates must be able to secure Program Access approval

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Coordinate proposal development activities across engineering, manufacturing, pricing, supply chain, and program stakeholders
• Develop and maintain proposal schedules, tracking tools, and status reporting artifacts
• Compile, format, and maintain proposal documentation in accordance with customer requirements
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure alignment of technical and pricing inputs
• Support data validation, content consistency, and document quality control
• Maintain proposal dashboards and reference materials to support leadership visibility
• Assist with risk identification and mitigation related to proposal timelines and deliverables
• Support continuous improvement of proposal processes, templates, and documentation standards
• Perform additional proposal and operational support activities as directed by leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED