Proposal Manager

Socket.dev; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

DZYNE Technologies in Irvine, CA seeks a seasoned Proposal Manager to drive full-cycle federal and commercial proposals. Hybrid work arrangement with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, BD, and program leadership is required.

The role emphasizes FAR compliance, timelines, and win strategy development. The successful candidate will manage schedules, drafting and editing activities, and maintain proposal templates while guiding content and ensuring high-quality submissions in a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of federal proposal development experience.
• Drove full-cycle proposals for government solicitations.
• Deep understanding of federal acquisition (FAR, OTAs, CSOs, BAAs, RFPs, RFQs).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience coordinating inputs from engineers, BD, and leadership to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate proposal activities from kickoff through submission, including timelines and review cycles.
• Draft and edit sections to ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with win themes.
• Guide proposal storyboarding, theme development, and content refinement.
• Maintain proposal templates, content libraries, and version control.
• Interface with internal disciplines, customers, and teaming partners.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Independent work in hybrid environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, management, or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

SharePoint

Graphics/Web tools

Job description

About DZYNE

DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready. We’re growing fast, and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you’ll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member’s success. Ready to do work that matters? Join us.

Position Title

Proposal Manager

Location

Irvine, CA

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Position Summary

DZYNE has an immediate need for a talented Proposal Manager capable of supporting both ongoing and emerging federal defense and commercial business development efforts. This is a hybrid position. This position requires demonstrated experience executing full cycle proposals in response to government solicitations, to include compliance with FAR-based acquisition requirements. This position requires a person that can both develop proposal processes and work within established procedures. The successful candidate must have experience interfacing with a wide range of internal disciplines, customers, and teaming partners. Specific demonstrated experience in proposal scheduling, compliance management, technical outlining, writing and editing, and win strategy development is desired. The successful candidate will have experience working proposals within the Government or Defense Contracting industry.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience directly supporting or leading federal proposal development and response efforts, including full-cycle proposal management for government solicitations
• Coordinate proposal activities from kickoff through submission, including timelines, deadlines, section assignments, and review cycles.
• Manage the flow of inputs from technical leads, BD, capture, and leadership to ensure timely and high-quality contributions.
• Analyze solicitations and develop compliance outlines/matrices to guide proposal structure aligned to the instructions and evaluation criteria.
• Draft and edit sections of proposals to ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with branding and win themes.
• Guide and support proposal storyboarding, theme development, and content refinement under guidance from proposal leadership.
• Maintain organized proposal files, version control, and ensure secure handling of sensitive materials.
• Prepare review packages, incorporate reviewer feedback, and support final production and submission.
• Maintain and update proposal templates, reusable content, and libraries to assist BD and marketing as needed.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and technicians in defense or aerospace industries

• Primary Role will be working with existing program managers to aid in the successful execution of their respective programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong relationship-building across teams and business units
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Word, Excel, and SharePoint

• 5-10 years of federal proposal or capture management experience
• Demonstrated success writing and winning federal proposals
• Deep understanding of federal acquisition (FAR, OTAs, CSOs, BAAs, RFPs, RFQs etc.)
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and process-building skills
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with subject matter experts and business units
• Self-directed with ability to work independently in a hybrid environment

• Experience working and supporting multiple teams
• Shipley and APMP Certifications (Association of Proposal Management Professionals)
• Experience with graphics and web tools
• Compliance outline and matrix organization
• Familiarity with managing annual bid/proposal budgets

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, management, or a related field

Clearance Level Required

No Security Clearance is required, but it is highly desired

Travel Required

Not required for daily activities; may be required during surge periods or key proposal events.

Working Conditions

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.

Export Control / ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, employment is contingent upon meeting applicable export control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Salary

$150,000-$170,000 Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.

Benefits

• Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness.
• DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
• DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays.
• DZYNE offers a 401(k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.

DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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