Growth Manager

About the Company

Rise8 builds custom, secure software for government organizations, measuring success by impact: lives saved, time returned, and missions advanced. We are a Great Place to Work® certified company committed to autonomy, growth, and a culture rooted in kindness, candor, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Federal Capture market research via SAM.gov, GSA MAS, and other procurement portals
• Gather intelligence on upcoming procurements and agency priorities to inform strategic capture planning
• Collaborate with marketing and subject matter experts to develop winning proposals
• Execute daily/weekly/monthly outreach including calls, emails, and meetings to generate and qualify leads
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations tailored to client needs
• Utilize HubSpot CRM to manage lead generation and prospect engagement
• Develop teaming agreements, joint ventures, or subcontracting relationships with partners
• Write and edit proposal content including executive summaries and technical approaches
• Navigate and interpret government RFPs and contract vehicles
• Champion AI-augmented ways of working to reduce cycle time

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development or sales within the government sector
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Results-driven mindset with a track record of meeting targets
• Proficiency in CRM software and consultative sales processes
• Excellent negotiation and government proposal writing skills
• Ability to network at professional and government-focused events
• Detail-oriented with professional persistence
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• At least 4 years of successful capture management experience in the Federal sector
• In-depth knowledge of federal procurement regulations and the FAR
• Experience leading integrated capture teams across multiple vendors
• Familiarity with User Experience (UX/HCD) and digital communication technologies