Entry-Level Proposal Manager — BD & RFI Specialist

Aery Aviation, LLC; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aery Aviation, LLC is seeking an Associate Proposal Manager to support business development, capture management, and proposal development for government and aviation programs in Newport News, VA. You will research opportunities, draft and edit responses, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to produce compliant, compelling proposals.

The role offers exposure to the full bid lifecycle, with a clear path toward Senior Proposal Manager as needs grow.

Qualifications

• Strong written communication to translate technical concepts into clear proposal language.
• Detail‑oriented mindset to track requirements and maintain compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Research new opportunities and support qualification efforts.
• Coordinate proposal development and maintain proposal assets and schedules.
• Develop and format RFI/RFP responses to ensure responsiveness and quality.
• Assist in maintaining opportunity pipelines and CRM data.
• Collaborate with executives, sales, solutions architects, PMs, and SMEs to gather information for proposals.

Skills

Written communication

Time management

Collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

SharePoint

GovWin

Wolverine / Badger systems

Job description

Aery Aviation, LLC is seeking an Associate Proposal Manager to support business development, capture management, and proposal development for government and aviation programs in Newport News, VA. You will research opportunities, draft and edit responses, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to produce compliant, compelling proposals.

The role offers exposure to the full bid lifecycle, with a clear path toward Senior Proposal Manager as needs grow.