Senior Proposal Manager

Reveal Technology

4d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Reveal is a dynamic startup revolutionizing field operations by providing software tools and insights to individuals in remote, disconnected, and extreme environments. Our products include Farsight, a 3D processing and mission planning tool, as well as Identifi which enables secure and rapid identity verification. Reveal is deeply committed to supporting defense, security, and safety missions. We're growing our team to meet expanding demands and opportunities. Our team has deep experience in 3D visualization, photogrammetry, applied machine learning, computer vision, and autonomy. You will be working collaboratively with all teams in Reveal to define and execute the roadmap for Farsight, Identifi, and our future products. This role might be for you if you thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous working environment. You have proven success in developing technical materials from conceptual ideas and are motivated by growth opportunities. Reveal is searching for a Proposal Manager who will shape and author Revealâs responses across defense and federal customers. This role owns the end-to-end proposal development lifecycle, from solution definition through final submission. The Proposal Manager is a hands-on writer responsible for drafting core proposal volumes, integrating subject-matter expert inputs, and producing clear, compliant, and evaluator-focused narratives under tight timelines. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring someone who can operate autonomously, make decisions with incomplete inputs, and drive proposals forward without waiting for direction. The Proposal Manager will translate complex technical capabilities, product roadmaps, and operational concepts into compelling proposal content while coordinating efficiently with Portfolio teams, Product Managers, and senior leadership.

Requirements

At least 4-5 years of writing experience
Demonstrated experience authoring successful SBIR, CSO, and BAA proposal submissions for U.S. Government customers.
Background working at a modern, technology-driven defense contractor, startup, or non-traditional defense company delivering software, data, or emerging capabilities.
Proven ability to independently draft high-quality proposal content and manage multiple, overlapping deadlines in a high-tempo environment.
Strong written communication skills with a clear, direct style tailored to government evaluators and technical reviewers.
High comfort operating with ambiguity, incomplete inputs, and rapid decision cycles typical of early-stage and innovation-focused programs.
Demonstrated track record of owning proposal outcomes end-to-end, including content quality, compliance, and submission readiness, with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

Own the full proposal lifecycle from pre-solutioning support through final submission.
Work directly with Portfolio teams, Product Managers, Engineering, and senior leadership to develop solution approaches and win themes.
Independently drive proposal activities, schedules, and decision points.
Communicate proposal status, risks, and required decisions to senior leadership clearly and concisely.
Identify risks, gaps, and breakdowns in proposal efforts and take corrective action without waiting for direction.
Proposal Development and WritingServe as primary author for the majority of proposal volumes and sections.
Extract, synthesize, and translate input from subject-matter experts into evaluator-focused proposal content.
Edit, normalize, and integrate contributions from multiple authors into a single cohesive voice.
Incorporate color team feedback and leadership edits efficiently while maintaining compliance and narrative integrity.
Manage proposal iterations under tight timelines while balancing accuracy, clarity, and completence.
Develop sufficient technical understanding of Revealâs products, architectures, and solution concepts to independently shape proposal narratives.
Proactively elicit, challenge, and refine inputs from technical SMEs to close gaps, resolve ambiguity, and ensure proposal content is technically credible and complete.