Federal Grant and Proposal Capture Manager

Summary

Join Red Cell Partners as their Federal Grant and Proposal Capture Manager, leading the organization's federal funding pursuit strategy. You will manage the entire grant lifecycle, from identification to submission, requiring strategic thinking and tactical execution. This role involves building and leading diverse proposal teams, coordinating with industry partners and academic collaborators. You will develop and implement long-term funding strategies, analyze win/loss patterns, and provide training. The position is remote, with occasional travel. Red Cell Partners offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• 7+ years of experience in federal grant writing and management
• Demonstrated track record of successful federal grant captures
• Expert knowledge of federal grant regulations and requirements
• Strong project management and team leadership skills
• Experience managing multi-organization teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency with grants management software
• Proven ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Monitor and identify federal grant opportunities through Grants.gov, beta.SAM.gov, and agency forecasts
• Evaluate funding opportunities against organizational capabilities and strategic goals
• Develop capture strategies and win themes for targeted opportunities
• Lead go/no-go decision processes for potential opportunities
• Maintain opportunity pipeline and tracking systems
• Build and lead integrated proposal teams across organizational boundaries
• Coordinate and manage industry partner contributions and deliverables
• Oversee university research teams and academic partnerships
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and deadlines for all team members
• Facilitate effective communication between internal teams and external partners
• Conduct regular team meetings and status updates
• Manage resource allocation across multiple concurrent proposals
• Coordinate cross-functional proposal teams including subject matter experts, technical writers, and partners
• Develop proposal outlines, timelines, and writing assignments
• Lead proposal kickoff meetings and review sessions
• Ensure compliance with all federal guidelines and submission requirements
• Manage proposal budget development in collaboration with finance team
• Oversee quality control of final submissions
• Coordinate and integrate partner contributions into cohesive proposals
• Build and maintain relationships with federal program officers
• Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with industry leaders
• Establish and maintain academic research partnerships
• Coordinate intellectual property and data sharing agreements
• Ensure alignment of partner capabilities with opportunity requirements
• Develop and implement long-term federal funding strategies
• Analyze win/loss patterns to improve capture processes
• Create and maintain proposal templates and best practices
• Provide training to staff and partners on federal grant writing and compliance
• Track federal funding trends and agency priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field
• Startup experience is a plus; adaptability and the ability to handle challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Federal agency experience
• Certification in grant writing or proposal management
• Experience with specific federal funding agencies (NIH, NSF, DOD, etc.)
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR)
• Background in building successful academic-industry partnerships
• Experience with cooperative agreements and teaming arrangements
• Shipley capture management course completion

Benefits

• 100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay
• Unlimited PTO, with management approval
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning
• Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available
• Occasional travel to our offices in Washington D.C or alternative locations to collaborate with your team in person