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They are entry level contract/temp-to-perm positions which could potentially evolve into fulltime ... Company Description Top Management Consulting and Recruiting Firm Specializing in Financial ...

... management experience or relevant experience (proposals, finance, contracts, etc.) - Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a DoD secret security clearance Desired skills Desired ...

Proposal Contracts Manager

Orlando, FL · On-site

$83K - $111K/yr

... • Adhere to all contract requirements, working closely with Legal team and Contracts ... to manage multiple proposal efforts simultaneously, maintaining ownership of all associated ...

Contracts Manager

Exton, PA · On-site

$85K - $114K/yr

Quote / Proposal Activities : Prepare quote responses in a timely manner in accordance with ... contract documents. Organized, proactive in problem resolution. Reports to Vice President ...

This role also assists the Proposal Manager and Business Development team by coordinating internal ... Write, edit, and proofread proposal and contract materials while meeting established schedules and ...

This role also assists the Proposal Manager and Business Development team by coordinating internal ... Write, edit, and proofread proposal and contract materials while meeting established schedules and ...

Managing the end-to-end bid process for potential projects and contracts. This role involves the coordination of resources, analysis of requirements, and the development of compelling proposals that ...

Support the preparation and submission of proposals by managing timelines, tracking deliverables ... contracts. * Familiarity with the Federal Procurement process and the Federal Acquisition ...

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Proposal Manager SUBORDINATES: NoneLOCATION: Middleburg Heights, Ohio FLSA STATUS: ExemptAPPROVED ... 4 IDIQ contract. Our mission is to raise the benchmark in customer service for the building ...

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How much do entry level contract proposal manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level contract proposal manager in the United States is $99,490.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,500.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Contract Proposal Manager vs Contract Administrator?

AspectEntry Level Contract Proposal ManagerContract Administrator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, basic knowledge of contractsBachelor's degree, familiarity with contract processes
Work EnvironmentProposal teams, project departmentsLegal, procurement, or project teams
Industry UsageCommon in government, engineering, and construction sectorsWidespread across industries handling contract documentation
Primary FocusPreparing proposals, supporting contract bidsManaging contract documentation, ensuring compliance

While both roles involve contracts, the Entry Level Contract Proposal Manager focuses on preparing proposals and supporting bid processes, whereas the Contract Administrator manages contract documentation and compliance. The Proposal Manager is more involved in the pre-contract phase, while the Administrator handles ongoing contract administration tasks.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Contract Proposal Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,490 per year, or $47.8 per hour.
Proposal and Capture Lead

Proposal and Capture Lead

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Englewood, CO • On-site

Other

Posted 12 days ago


Lockheed Martin rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 388 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 61 rated aerospace companies


Job description

The Boost Controls Systems Team within the PSOC directorate is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to join our team as LE2 Proposal and long range planning lead. The qualified individual will be responsible for coordinating proposal efforts within the BCS team specifically the Life Extension 2 contract. The proposal lead integrate the BCS efforts across the PSOC directorate and the FBM program office to ensure successful completion of proposal activities throughout the year to include but not limited to; timely submission of proposal artifacts (BOE's, CDRL's, etc), facilitate discussions with internal and external mission partners, supporting proposal POC's throughout the proposal lifecycle, etc.
This role provides opportunities for collaboration with a multitude of teams within the FBM program, all relying on BCS to provide solutions and support to help meet and exceed mission objectives. This individual will also have the opportunity to use critical thinking in order to drive improvements in current processes that will create positive impacts to our mission success. This position will also have the ability to gain insight into various business processes that are critical to program support, such as contract execution and building relationships with our mission partners.
Summary of Key Duties:
Support the FBM proposal lifecycle through coordination with BCS proposal POC's and the FBM Program Office (Estimating, Finance, Subcontracts, etc.)
Facilitate discussions with our Navy partners to ensure alignment on project scope and program needs (Prioritizing projects, Fact Finding, LM/Navy Inter-organizational impacts, etc.)
Ensure timely submission of various proposal artifacts (BOE's, Contract Artifacts, etc.) throughout the year as needed
Coordinate training with proposal POC's as needed
Provide timely and accurate insight to key program impacts or opportunities to the Senior Manager & the Functional Managers.
Present status to Navy Partners & Internal Stakeholders as needed.
Support internal stakeholders through collaboration and process rigor
Identify opportunities for process improvement as the need for accesses expands

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912