Defense Proposals Lead — Strategy, Scheduling & Compliance

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc Career Center; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

4x10 work week

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) and Health Savings Account

Job summary

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc. is seeking a experienced Proposals Manager to lead end-to-end proposal activities for DoD and international customers.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop schedules, and ensure compliant responses to RFPs while managing pricing efforts and proposal quality. The role requires strong writing, pricing knowledge, and the ability to drive strategic bid decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct experience with proposals and pricing to the DoD, US Government and international customers.
• College degree preferred.
• Contracts, contract management or FARs experience desired.
• Pricing familiarity with DoD requirements (Rates, ODC, etc.)
• Excellent Word and Excel skills required.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills required.
• ProPricer experience is desired.
• Must provide proof of US Person status and ability to clear ATF background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal development process from start to finish with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, compliant submissions.
• Review RFPs and solicitation documents to identify requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Create proposal outlines and schedules; manage development timelines to meet deadlines.
• Write, edit and proofread proposal content for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist Sales and Marketing in directing all proposal efforts.
• Coordinate Bid/No-Bid decisions and respond to RFIs and sources sought.
• Develop proposal strategies; drive process improvements and metrics.
• Manage proposal budgets and report weekly on status.

Skills

Proposal management

DoD pricing

Word & Excel

ProPricer

ATF clearance

Writing & editing

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc. is seeking a experienced Proposals Manager to lead end-to-end proposal activities for DoD and international customers.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop schedules, and ensure compliant responses to RFPs while managing pricing efforts and proposal quality. The role requires strong writing, pricing knowledge, and the ability to drive strategic bid decisions in a fast-paced environment.