Proposal Manager

Epirus is a high-growth technology company that develops solid-state, human-safe directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to enhance power efficiency in defense and commercial electronics. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining modern power systems to increase the velocity of change for our customers and bring tomorrow's capabilities to life, today.

Job Objective: The Proposal Manager will lead, and direct proposal teams in accordance with the Epirus capture and pursuit process. As a leader within Epirus Proposal Management Team, you will manage and regularly directly contribute to the development of compliant, compelling, and convincing proposals by balancing capture strategies with our business objectives. The rapid growth at Epirus requires a flexible Proposal Professional capable of managing multiple efforts of varied size and scope while also providing expert writing assistance as needed. This position requires frequent interface with Business Development Capture Leads, senior leadership, Contracts, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance/Pricing and Program personnel. This is a hybrid role with a combination of working at an Epirus office (Torrance, California) and remotely.

• Balance multiple priorities at once to support the full cycle of proposal development – from requirement analysis to final production
• Develop and manage proposal schedule, responsible for pursuit library set-up, compliance matrix, adherence to process
• Assemble proposal teams of Subject Matter Experts (SME) resources and orchestrate internal and external resources
• Develop Proposal Strategy, ensuring that Capture and Pursuit strategy migrates into Win themes and proposal storyboards
• Lead proposal content development for highly strategic or large, multi-volume proposals, including technical and non-technical sections
• Write and/or provide expert oversight to all aspects of proposals including cover letters, executive summaries, resumes, biographies, project descriptions, and project approach
• Coordinate team schedules and supporting information systems management
• Coordinate the production of visually appealing materials, graphics, tables, and charts to incorporate into proposals, presentations, and other client-facing documentation
• Document Lessons Learned and execute actions to produce process improvement and attain higher success rates
• Train/develop proposal staff
• Develop a library of proposal resources for ease of use in the proposal process (ie., letters, formats, templates)
• Occasionally, support business development and marketing efforts as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study (English, communications, marketing, business, engineering)
• 8+ years of relevant experience in federal proposal writing and managing personnel throughout comprehensive federal proposal responses
• Experience with leading and coordinating diverse teams at multiple organizational levels
• Experience working in disaggregated environments, able to influence senior leaders and engage employees that are not in a direct reporting structure
• Have a thorough understanding of the DoD contract life cycle and DoD acquisition process
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of industry proposal practices, including Shipley Best Practices

• APMP, PMP, and/or other industry relevant certifications
• Experience with delivering project solutions to federal clients and OTA acquisitions
• Demonstrated success in creating/shaping, and qualifying new opportunities
• Experience maintaining opportunity information in a CRM tool

At Epirus, we work to create innovative power solutions to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. We are forward thinking in nature and committed to bringing tomorrow’s capabilities to life, today. To deliver on our mission, our team is comprised of individuals with deep expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering (including radio frequency and digital circuit design) as well as software design. We are always looking for top-tier problem solvers and change makers to join our fast-growing team.