Early and Mid Career RFP Lead/Project Manager
Job in
Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20900, USA
Listed on 2026-02-28
Listing for:
American Robotics Inc.
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Systems Analyst, IT Support, IT Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
American Robotics is seeking a highly organized and technology savvy Project and Proposal Manager with experience working within the Federal Civilian and DoD marketplace. The ideal candidate has a proven background responding to government RFPs, developing structured project plans, and embracing new technologies.
Key Responsibilities- Program & Project Management: Support teams to plan, execute, and deliver defense-focused technical programs on schedule and within scope. Maintain detailed project plans—including schedules, milestones, risk registers, budgets, and resource allocations. Develop and manage program documentation (PMPs, CONOPs, IPT notes, action trackers, after-action reports, and SITREPs). Coordinate with engineering, operations, supply chain, vendors, and government stakeholders. Utilize new technologies to streamline workflow.
- RFP/Proposal Development: Lead or support responses to Government RFPs. Develop compliance matrices, program schedules, and pricing inputs in coordination with technical teams.
- Documentation & Briefings: Produce high-quality written materials including technical briefs, program updates, decision memos, and slide decks for internal and government audiences.
- Data & Reporting: Use advanced Excel skills to build models.
- Salesforce/CRM Support: Utilize Salesforce (or similar CRM) to track opportunities, tasks, customer communications, and pipeline status. Ensure accurate program and contract data is reflected in the CRM.
- 5+ years of project or program management experience, with at least 2 years supporting DoD programs (government or industry).
- Experience managing projects involving hardware, software, or engineering deliverables.
- Technically savvy and excited to work with advanced software using LLMs.
- Demonstrated success responding to RFPs, preparing proposal volumes, and coordinating technical inputs.
- Advanced Excel skills (formulas, lookups, dashboards, data modeling).
- Experience creating Gantt charts, project schedules, and milestone plans.
- Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
- Strong understanding of Government procurement processes, acquisition lifecycle, and program documentation.
- Experience in defense technology, unmanned systems, robotics, or C5
ISR programs. - Active or ability to obtain clearance (Secret or higher preferred).
- Opportunity to support next-generation government technology and work on mission-critical programs.
- Fast-paced, high-ownership environment with room for advancement.
- Work directly with DoD and Federal/State customers, integrators, and engineering teams on cutting-edge UAS and counter-UAS systems.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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