Capture & Proposal Manager (Edge AI/Defense/Federal)

Attis; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Attis Global Ltd is seeking a Capture & Proposal Manager for a defense tech startup focused on federal growth. This remote role supports the VP Growth and will shape the public sector revenue strategy, pursuit plans, and bid delivery for US federal programs.

You will manage end-to-end pursuits, build compliance matrices, coordinate RFIs and industry days, and leverage AI proposal tools. Familiarity with SAM.gov, DSIP, FPDS, and HubSpot is highly valued; 3–5+ years in defense or government

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in federal capture, proposal coordination, or BD roles within defense or government tech environments.
• Experience executing within DoD non-traditional contracting vehicles (SBIR/STTR, OTA, BAA).
• Familiarity with Shipley/APMP frameworks, storyboarding, compliance matrices, and color-team reviews.
• Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS and federal acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive public sector revenue strategy, opportunity tracking, pursuit planning, and winning bid delivery.
• Set up pursuit workflows, build bid/no-bid packages, and maintain capture plans.
• Coordinate RFIs, industry days, and pre-solicitation efforts; lead reviews and submissions.

Skills

Federal BD

Capture management

Proposal management

DoD procurement

Pricing & BOEs

HubSpot CRM

Tools

SAM.gov

DSIP

FPDS

USAspending

HubSpot CRM

Job description

Capture & Proposal Manager (Defense Tech / Federal Growth)

Location: Remote (US-based)

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 Base + Equity

Capture & Proposal Manager sought for a well-funded, highly successful defense AI scaleup who bring state of the art AI to the tactical edge. This talented team bridges cutting-edge R&D and operational field execution - building domain-tailored AI agents that deliver a common operating picture, heighten mission readiness, and optimize real-time decision-making in high-stakes environments.

This is the first dedicated hire on the capture and proposal team - you will work closely with the VP Growth and the role will be pivotal in driving the public sector revenue strategy, opportunity tracking, pursuit strategy, and winning bid delivery.

The ideal candidate will have experience performing execution within one or more of the following areas:

• Federal Pipeline & Market Intelligence: Monitoring SAM.gov, DSIP, and agency forecasts to filter leads, research customer/competitor footprints (FPDS, USAspending), maintain HubSpot accuracy, and manage teaming agreements.
• End-to-End Pursuit & Gate Management: Setting up pursuit workflows, building bid/no-bid packages, maintaining capture plans, and coordinating pre-solicitation efforts (RFIs, industry days).
• Proposal Delivery & Submission: Shredding solicitations into compliance matrices, holding kickoff meetings, leveraging AI writing tools to draft content, leading Pink/Red/Gold reviews, and submitting compliant packages across DSIP or SAM.gov.
• Pricing & Account Governance: Assembling BOEs and pricing workbooks, drafting ROM quotes/subcontracts, and maintaining active SAM.gov and consortium registrations.
• 3 - 5+ years in federal capture, proposal coordination, or BD roles within defense or government technology environments.
• Practical experience managing DoD non-traditional contracting vehicles (SBIR/STTR, CSO, OTA, BAA).
• Working command of structured proposal frameworks (Shipley, APMP) including storyboarding, compliance matrices, and color-team reviews.
• Solid understanding of federal acquisition processes (FAR/DFARS, Sections L & M, primary contract types).
• Hands‑on fluency with public sector BD tools (SAM.gov, DSIP, FPDS, USAspending, GovWin/HigherGov, HubSpot CRM).
• Strong document formatting, technical editing, and comfort leveraging modern AI proposal writing platforms.
• Bonus points: Background proposing AI or software products, active Secret/TS clearance, APMP certification, or military experience with Army, USAF, Space Force, or SOCOM.

Key Skills & Search Terms

Capture Management, Proposal Management, Federal BD, DoD Procurement, SBIR, STTR, OTA, CSO, BAA, FAR, DFARS, Compliance Matrix, Shipley Method, APMP, SAM.gov, DSIP, FPDS, USAspending, Defense Tech, AI Proposals, Government Contracting, Subcontracting, Color Team Reviews, HubSpot, Tactical Edge AI.

Disclaimer: Attis Global Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on any of the grounds protected by law, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion or belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, political affiliation, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, and/or gender reassignment. M/F/D/V. We operate as a staffing agency and employment business. More information can be found at attisglobal.com.