Senior DoD Proposals Lead, Maritime Autonomy Programs

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead the full lifecycle for autonomous maritime programs, ensuring compliant, compelling submissions aligned with DoD acquisition frameworks and NAVSEA/Navy contexts.

You will coordinate engineering, mission operations, finance, contracts, and leadership to craft winning narratives, manage schedules, and drive cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced federal environments. Active TS/SCI clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Professional Writing, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of proposal and/or capture management experience supporting DoD programs, with strong preference for direct NAVSEA or U.S. Navy proposal experience.
• Demonstrated experience directly managing people, including performance management and professional development.
• Ability to lead both direct reports and matrixed cross-functional contributors who do not report to you, holding SMEs and executives accountable to proposal schedules.
• Demonstrated experience across traditional and non-traditional acquisition pathways – FAR-based procurements, OTAs, and CSOs.
• Ability to handle multiple proposals simultaneously, balancing competing priorities to meet all deadlines.
• Proven experience integrating diverse input from cross-functional teams to craft coherent, high-quality proposals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Active TS/SCI clearance preferred

Responsibilities

• Proposal Development: Oversee the entire proposal process from initiation through submission, ensuring all aspects comply with requirements and align with client objectives.
• SME Collaboration and Integration: Coordinate with subject matter experts across engineering, finance, supply chain, and other functions to gather and synthesize input and guide team members to work cohesively on tight timelines.
• Project Management: Manage all phases of the proposal lifecycle, including schedules, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Strategic Proposal Planning: Develop strategies highlighting competitive advantages and refine content and structure based on bid requirements.
• Documentation and Compliance: Ensure all proposal documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with RFX standards and regulations.

Skills

Proposal management

DoD procurement

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead the full lifecycle for autonomous maritime programs, ensuring compliant, compelling submissions aligned with DoD acquisition frameworks and NAVSEA/Navy contexts.

You will coordinate engineering, mission operations, finance, contracts, and leadership to craft winning narratives, manage schedules, and drive cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced federal environments. Active TS/SCI clearance preferred.