Business Development Proposal Manager

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GaN is committed to providing innovative solutions to national security challenges while always taking care of our employees, our customers, and our community.    GaN is seeking an experienced Business Development Proposal Manager to drive new business growth across various Government Agencies. Successful candidates will lead and coordinate the development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in proposal writing, compliance management, and bid strategy, ensuring timely submission of competitive proposals. If you are a passionate professional who loves to organize, lead, and inspire others, we encourage you to apply and join our unique, innovative team. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, including compliance checks, content development, and final submission.
• Develop proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders to gather technical and business content.
• Write, edit, and refine proposal content, ensuring clarity, consistency, and persuasiveness.
• Manage color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) and incorporate feedback to enhance proposal quality.
• Oversee proposal graphics, formatting, and production to ensure a polished final product.
• Ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS) and agency-specific requirements.
• Maintain a repository of past proposals, boilerplate content, and best practices for future bids.
  
  

Required Skills / Qualities 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, English, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of experience in government proposal management
• Proven ability to tell high-quality, compelling stories
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of the federal procurement process, including RFP analysis, compliance, and proposal writing
• Experience working with Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Excellent project management, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to lead teams; manage workload, priorities, and schedules; and maintain the highest ethical standards
  
  

Preferred Qualifications 

• A strong understanding of bid strategy
• Experience working with government agencies or prime contractors 
• Experience working with highly technical organizations and engineers
• Experience with small business initiatives such as SBIR
• Experience working with systems such as GovWin, SAM.Gov, Grants.Gov, and GSA
• Experience with business development research including opportunity, alignment, and competitive assessments
  
  

Special Requirements 

• Must be a US Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
  
  

GaN Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classifications. GaN Corporation participates in E-Verify.