Proposal Manager

Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple concurrent proposals at different stages

Familiarity with standard bid and proposal processes, with the judgment to adapt them for speed and agility in non-traditional contracting environments

Demonstrated experience managing large, complex proposals (e.g., multi-volume RFPs, IDIQs, or strategic captures) end-to-end and winning major contracts

Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes, procurement cycles, and government contracting frameworks

Experience supporting pricing strategy, including collaboration on cost volumes and price-to-win

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S05 - S06 as evaluated through our interview process.

S05/Senior level: $115,670 - $159,050

S06/Lead level: $133,580 - $183,680

Pay Range

$115,670

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Own end-to-end proposal responses, serving as primary author and integrator of cross-functional inputs

Develop response structure and compliance, ensuring adherence to solicitation instructions and all applicable federal, prime, and regulatory requirements

Translate complex technical inputs into clear, compelling narratives that highlight Divergent’s differentiated capabilities and align to evaluation criteria, while maintaining consistency across volumes

Drive response strategy in partnership with business development teams, including win themes, differentiators, and competitive positioning

Partner with business development, program management, and executives to drive pricing strategy and price-to-win alignment, increasing proposal competitiveness and PWIN.

Track customer priorities and competitive dynamics to continuously refine bids and positioning