Red Cell Partners is hiring a
Proposal Manager

Summary

Join Red Cell Partners as a Senior Proposal Manager and lead the development and delivery of high-quality responses to federal R&D business opportunities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to work on-site, 2-3 days a week at the Red Cell Partners Office, located at 1800 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 900, McLean, VA
• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a relevant scientific/technical field (advanced degree preferred)
• Minimum 6 years of proven successful experience managing Federal government proposals, grants, BAAs, and SBIR/STTRs, with a strong focus on R&D funding proposals
• Demonstrated understanding of Federal procurement processes and regulations, particularly in the R&D sector
• Experience working with scientists, consultants, and capture managers on highly technical, multi-stage Federal R&D proposals
• Experience using modern proposal management AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude AI, AskSage, etc)
• Strong knowledge of proposal best practices and Federal proposal evaluation criteria for R&D funding
• Completion of Shipley Associates proposal management courses
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and proposal management software
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into compelling proposal content
• Ability to manage multiple R&D projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Experience interviewing subject matter experts to support the proposal writing process for technical R&D proposals
• Proven track record of managing and winning R&D proposals (RFPs, CSOs, SBIRs, BAAs, OTAs) within the federal market ranging from $1M to $25M-plus (desired)

Responsibilities

• Outline responses and manage overall submission for RFPs, BAAs, SBIRs and other Federal procurement opportunities
• Coordinate proposal content inclusion with management team, technical writers, finance and graphics departments
• Work directly with capture managers to incorporate vendor and subcontractor content to proposals
• Manage the preparation of several proposals in parallel
• Ensure struct proposal compliance to customer requirements
• Leverage Ai tools to boost proposal management efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with early-stage startups, enthusiastic about solving ambiguous challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

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