Principal Specialist, Proposal Manager

RTX

. Lead the proposal lifecycle, including kickoff meetings, RFP reviews, outline development, requirements allocation, and author assignments .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the proposal lifecycle, including planning, execution, and compliance, while ensuring high-quality deliverables through effective collaboration and editing. Proficient in using proposal management software and Microsoft Office to produce professional documents aligned with win strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal ManagementTechnical WritingMicrosoft OfficeAPMP CertificationQvidian Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentDocument FormattingEditingContent ReviewRequirements AllocationMilestone ManagementCompliance CheckingPersuasive WritingPost-Submission SupportContent Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Proposal Management SoftwareSalesforceQvidianVisibleThreadAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

APMP CertificationShipley & Associates Training

Industry Keywords

Aviation IndustryRFP ReviewWin StrategiesPink Team ReviewRed Team ReviewGold Team Review

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the proposal lifecycle, including kickoff meetings, RFP reviews, outline development, requirements allocation, and author assignments
Manage proposal schedules, milestones, and resources
Coordinate and oversee content reviews for compliance, consistency, and alignment with win strategies
Edit and format proposal documents for clarity, cohesion, and professional presentation
Facilitate Pink, Red, and Gold Team milestone reviews
Collaborate with Capture Team Leaders and subject matter experts to refine proposal themes and strategies
Support post-submission clarification questions, oral presentation preparation, and after-action reviews
Ensure continuity across proposal deliverables while incorporating win strategies and addressing customer requirements
Use Microsoft Office and proposal management software to produce high-quality deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Experience managing proposal development processes, including planning, execution, and post-submission phases
3+ years of experience in proposal management or a similar capacity
Microsoft Office experience required, including advanced Word and Excel skills for document formatting and publishing
Experience editing and formatting complex proposal documents for compliance and professional presentation
U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
APMP certification or formal Shipley & Associates training preferred
Experience in technical and persuasive writing, editing, and publishing preferred
Familiarity with Salesforce preferred
Experience using AI tools for content development, including prompt creation and refinement preferred
Background in the aviation industry preferred
Proficiency in Qvidian and VisibleThread preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Flexible work schedules
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs