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Proposal Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Washington DC, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About Merlin:
Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the worlds leading investors Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviations biggest challenges.
About You:
The ideal candidate should have between 4-8 years experience managing proposal and capture processes. They should also be familiar with US government proposal and contracting processes including the various certifications and portals required to maintain.
The ideal candidate should have between 4-8 years experience managing proposal and capture processes. They should also be familiar with US government proposal and contracting processes including the various certifications and portals required to maintain.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end proposal process for responding to solicitations
- Maintain Merlins compliance and portal registrations with various government agencies
- Lead the proposal response process for Merlins submission to government and commercial solicitations
- Create a workflow and own the accountability for proposals that are well written compelling and meet all of the required deadlines
- Serve as a key member of the government team and be a bridge to the General Managers
Qualifications:
- Exceptional knowledge of the government proposal system
- 4-8 years of experience managing proposal/capture operations
- Possess a working knowledge fo the various innovation programs including SBIRs STRATFI/TACFI DIU and others
- Prior experience working cross-functionally with BD solutions and product to create small teams to develop proposals for submission
- Exceptional knowledge of the government proposal system
- 4-8 years of experience managing proposal/capture operations
- Possess a working knowledge fo the various innovation programs including SBIRs STRATFI/TACFI DIU and others
- Prior experience working cross-functionally with BD solutions and product to create small teams to develop proposals for submission
Nice to Haves:
Prior government or military experience
Working relationships with US government program offices
This position is based on-site at Merlin HQ in Boston MA.
Once youre here youll enjoy a variety of on-site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient. These include catered lunches featuring a rotating menu of delicious options an assortment of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day and a selection of beverages including coffee tea and other drinks to keep you refreshed.
Our goal is to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally
Merlin Labs offers an innovative entrepreneurial and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health dental life unlimited vacation and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.
Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin genetic information sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity and expression sexual orientation age marital status military service or obligation or disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background and reference checks.
At this time we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to: emailprotected
Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Merlin is the aviation technology company propelling the future of fully autonomous flight.
