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Noda

Proposal Development Manager

Noda

. Lead proposal development for government solicitations from kickoff through submission .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal management for government contracts, with strong capabilities in writing, editing, and organizing high-quality proposals. Familiarity with federal proposal requirements and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams are essential for success in this role.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Proposal ManagementFederal Proposal RequirementsAPMP CertificationDoD Security ClearanceDeadline Management

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Hard Skills
Proposal DevelopmentCompliance PlanningTechnical WritingEditingContent Management
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsClear CommunicationTeam CoordinationCalm Under Pressure
Tools & Technologies
Proposal TemplatesContent Library
Certifications & Qualifications
APMP Certification
Industry Keywords
Government ContractsDefense TechnologyITAR RegulationsDoD ProposalsProposal Methodology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead proposal development for government solicitations from kickoff through submission
  • Review requirements and build compliance plans and schedules for each response
  • Coordinate writers, technical experts, and reviewers to deliver high-quality proposals on time
  • Write and edit proposal content, translating technical capabilities into clear, persuasive language
  • Work with Contracts and Finance to keep pricing and technical volumes aligned
  • Build and maintain templates, processes, and a reusable content library
  • Capture lessons learned to improve future proposals and win rates
  • Work closely with Business Development, Engineering, Contracts, and Finance
  • Help build proposal processes that enable rapid responses as the company grows

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of experience in proposal management or development for government contracts
  • Experience managing multiple proposals under tight deadlines
  • Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
  • Familiarity with federal proposal requirements and review processes
  • U.S. citizenship is required due to ITAR regulations
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
  • Experience supporting DoD or defense technology proposals
  • APMP certification or experience with a structured proposal methodology
  • Experience in a startup or fast-growing environment
  • Organized, deadline driven, and calm under pressure
  • Clear communicator who can guide technical and non-technical teams
  • Genuine interest in and respect for NODA AI’s defense mission
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain required export-control authorizations

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Growth into a Senior Proposal Manager or Director of Proposals role as NODA’s proposal function expands
  • Equal employment opportunities and an inclusive, supportive, and accessible work environment
  • Reasonable accommodations or assistance during the application process
  • Ability to work on meaningful, mission-critical autonomy technology alongside an innovative, collaborative team