Program Manager Capture & Proposal Lead

Travel:

Local and CONUS (~25%)

Employment Type:

Full-Time About the

Role:

At Paragon, we move fast, aim high, and deliver excellence. We're looking for a Program Manager who doesn't just manage programs—they lead, mentor, and inspire. This is a role for someone with real, hands-on experience in capture, proposals, and program execution, ready to help build and strengthen our team from day one. If you've "been there, done that", and thrive in a collaborative, high-energy environment, this is your chance to make a big impact. Salary for this position will be based on experience and qualifications. We are committed to offering a competitive compensation package that reflects the skills and expertise each candidate brings to the role.

What You'll Do:

Lead program management end-to-end—ensuring projects succeed on schedule, on budget, and to the customer's satisfaction. Own capture strategies for new business opportunities: research, plan, and execute with authority. Write, coordinate, and manage winning proposals that meet customer needs and showcase our solutions. Serve as a trusted partner to our customers, maintaining proactive engagement and strong relationships. Mentor and develop our internal team, sharing best practices and helping to grow our PM and capture capabilities. Be hands-on during high-tempo proposal periods, including nights and weekends as needed. Travel locally and across the U.S. (~25%) to support proposals and customer engagement.

What You Bring:

10+ years of proven experience in program management, capture, and proposal leadership. Demonstrated success writing and winning proposals for Department of the Navy/Department of War programs. Capture experience with a track record of turning opportunities into executed programs. Familiarity with NSWC Crane is a big plus; experience with MDA or other DoW customers is advantageous. Comfort managing all aspects of technical proposals: writing, solutioning, coordination, and submission. Strong leadership, integrity, and judgment—you set an example for the team. Customer-focused, team-oriented, and ready to contribute immediately.

Role Requirements:

Be ready to discuss your hands-on role and impact in past capture pursuits.

Why Paragon:

This is more than a job—it's a chance to shape a growing team, influence strategy, and make an immediate impact on critical missions. If you want to lead, mentor, and help a high-performing team succeed while doing meaningful work, Paragon is the place to do it.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Capture and Proposal Leadership:

10 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person