Bid Management Lead (Government & Defense)

Job summary

The role involves managing and coordinating strategic tender opportunities within the Government & Defense sector, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams to deliver competitive solutions. The position requires driving the bid process from opportunity qualification to proposal submission, while collaborating with various departments to support logistics solutions for government and humanitarian operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in bid management, proposal management, project coordination, or logistics operations.
• Experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing competing deadlines.
• Background in logistics, freight forwarding, or government-related sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid process from qualification through to submission, developing plans and timelines.
• Organize bid review meetings and ensure compliance with bid management standards.
• Review tender documents and consolidate inputs into high-quality proposals.
• Manage customer communications and clarification questions throughout the tender process.
• Track risks and maintain bid documentation for continuous improvement.

Skills

• Strong project coordination and organizational abilities.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred.

Tools

• Familiarity with bid management software and project management tools is a plus.