Proposal and Opportunity Manager

Job overview

The Proposal and Opportunity Manager role is onsite in Torrance, CA. The stated salary range is $100,000–$135,000 per year. Opto-Knowledge Systems develops electro-optical and infrared sensor systems, autonomous platforms, and modeling and simulation technologies for national defense missions. The manager runs opportunity screening and proposal operations from initial review through qualification, bid/no-bid decisions, proposal development, and submission, helping turn qualified pursuits into complete, compliant proposals delivered on time.

What you'll do

• Monitor government opportunity sources and screen pursuits
• prepare opportunity summaries and recommendations
• maintain CRM data quality
• build proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices
• coordinate reviews and resolve comments
• gather technical, management, past-performance, pricing, and cost inputs
• route eligibility, security, and export-control reviews
• support timely submission and handoff of awarded work.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

proposal and opportunity manager

torrance ca

opto-knowledge systems

federal proposals

opportunity screening

bid/no-bid

proposal development

crm

defense technology

$100k–$135k

travel up to 25%

secret clearance

401(k) contribution

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• three weeks of vacation to start
• company 401(k) contribution
• educational assistance and professional development.

Why this role

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; three weeks of vacation to start; company 401(k) contribution; educational assistance and professional development opportunities.

About the employer

Opto-Knowledge Systems Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.