Proposal Manager
CTSI, Baltimore, MD, United States
CTS is hiring a Proposal Manager to support the growth of our manufacturing, prototyping, and engineering design business. This role will lead proposal efforts focused on build-to-print manufacturing, custom fabrication, prototype development, and engineered product solutions — primarily supporting DoD and federal customers.
The selected candidate must possess a strong technical foundation and be capable of understanding engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, material requirements, and technical data packages. This position requires the ability to work closely with engineers, manufacturing leads, and program teams to develop compliant, technically accurate, and competitive responses.
The Proposal Manager will lead major proposal efforts through the full lifecycle of development, including:
Proposal planning and schedule development
RFP/RFQ/RFI analysis and compliance matrices
Technical volume coordination with engineering and manufacturing SMEs
Cost volume coordination with estimating and production teams
Development of manufacturing approaches, staffing plans, and execution strategies
Review team management (Pink, Red, Gold Team reviews)
Editing, compliance review in support of final submission
The role requires collaboration with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations personnel to clearly articulate manufacturing processes, prototype development plans, quality controls (AS9100), and production scalability strategies.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
Issuing technical data calls to engineering and manufacturing teams
Organizing and leading proposal kickoff and daily status meetings
Coordinating graphics for process flows, manufacturing layouts, and technical illustrations
Ensuring alignment between technical approach and cost estimates
Maintaining proposal templates tailored to manufacturing and engineering pursuits
Acting as primary point of contact for assigned proposal efforts
This is a high-visibility role requiring direct interaction with senior leadership, engineers, and program managers.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required. Engineering degree strongly preferred (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering).
Experience:
5+ years of experience leading federal proposal efforts
Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, prototyping, or production-based contracts
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, SOWs, PWSs, technical data packages, and specifications
Experience with build-to-print and production-based proposals
Understanding of AS9100 quality environments
Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
Strong technical comprehension of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly, prototype builds).
Ability to translate engineering concepts into clear proposal narratives.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
Confidence managing multiple concurrent manufacturing RFQs/RFPs under tight deadlines.
High attention to detail and compliance.
U.S. Citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility. Current DOD security clearance a plus. Candidate selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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The selected candidate must possess a strong technical foundation and be capable of understanding engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, material requirements, and technical data packages. This position requires the ability to work closely with engineers, manufacturing leads, and program teams to develop compliant, technically accurate, and competitive responses.
The Proposal Manager will lead major proposal efforts through the full lifecycle of development, including:
Proposal planning and schedule development
RFP/RFQ/RFI analysis and compliance matrices
Technical volume coordination with engineering and manufacturing SMEs
Cost volume coordination with estimating and production teams
Development of manufacturing approaches, staffing plans, and execution strategies
Review team management (Pink, Red, Gold Team reviews)
Editing, compliance review in support of final submission
The role requires collaboration with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations personnel to clearly articulate manufacturing processes, prototype development plans, quality controls (AS9100), and production scalability strategies.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
Issuing technical data calls to engineering and manufacturing teams
Organizing and leading proposal kickoff and daily status meetings
Coordinating graphics for process flows, manufacturing layouts, and technical illustrations
Ensuring alignment between technical approach and cost estimates
Maintaining proposal templates tailored to manufacturing and engineering pursuits
Acting as primary point of contact for assigned proposal efforts
This is a high-visibility role requiring direct interaction with senior leadership, engineers, and program managers.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required. Engineering degree strongly preferred (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering).
Experience:
5+ years of experience leading federal proposal efforts
Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, prototyping, or production-based contracts
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, SOWs, PWSs, technical data packages, and specifications
Experience with build-to-print and production-based proposals
Understanding of AS9100 quality environments
Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
Strong technical comprehension of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly, prototype builds).
Ability to translate engineering concepts into clear proposal narratives.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
Confidence managing multiple concurrent manufacturing RFQs/RFPs under tight deadlines.
High attention to detail and compliance.
U.S. Citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility. Current DOD security clearance a plus. Candidate selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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