Senior Proposal Manager (Defense)

Location: San Diego, California; on-site

Company

hirify.global is a rapidly scaling, nontraditional defense contractor developing unmanned and autonomous systems.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end proposal execution from pre-RFP planning through submission and closeout.
• Coordinate cross-functional proposal teams to deliver compliant, high-quality submissions on schedule.
• Manage multiple proposal workstreams and related deliverables, including RFIs, ROM pricing estimates, and white papers.
• Improve proposal processes, tools, templates, and best practices.
• Mentor proposal contributors and foster collaborative, high-performing teams.
• Develop briefings and presentations and support customer meetings, demonstrations, and go-to-market events.

Requirements

• 2–4+ years of US federal or international government proposal development or business development operations experience, or 3+ years working with US federal or international government requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, marketing, engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with proposal methodologies such as Shipley, compliance matrices, and project management tools and processes.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical ideas.
• Proven professional leadership, organization, time management, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work on-site in San Diego, California.

Nice to have

• Experience managing Foreign Military Sale and Direct Commercial Sale bids and proposals.
• Technical background in unmanned or uncrewed systems and autonomy software.
• Knowledge of military operations, Asia/Middle East defense acquisition processes, and international aerospace and defense markets.
• Active US security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced environment within a rapidly scaling defense company.
• Leadership principles emphasize efficiency, attention to detail, ownership, high standards, flexibility, and kindness.
• Work closely with stakeholders across product lines and geographic regions.
• Full-time employee position.