
1001 - 5000 employees
Founded 2004
đď¸ Defense
đď¸ Construction
đ Cybersecurity
Defense ⢠Construction ⢠Cybersecurity
DAWSON is a Native Hawaiianâowned government and defense services company that has rebranded as LAUKOA (effective June 29, 2026). Rooted in Native Hawaiian values, DAWSON/LAUKOA delivers missionâcritical services to the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial organizations, including environmental stewardship, infrastructure support, construction (site preparation, foundations, demolition, abatement), and technology/operations services. The company also provides systems integration and cybersecurity engineering (e. g. , USAF cybersecurity modernization) and has executed specialized projects such as SATCOM facility construction in Greenland, demonstrating a global footprint and focus on community impact and workforce development.
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đşđ¸ United States â Remote
đľ $145k - $155k / year
â° Full Time
đ Senior
đ´ Lead
đ Program Manager
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1001 - 5000 employees
Founded 2004
đď¸ Defense
đď¸ Construction
đ Cybersecurity
Defense ⢠Construction ⢠Cybersecurity
DAWSON is a Native Hawaiianâowned government and defense services company that has rebranded as LAUKOA (effective June 29, 2026). Rooted in Native Hawaiian values, DAWSON/LAUKOA delivers missionâcritical services to the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial organizations, including environmental stewardship, infrastructure support, construction (site preparation, foundations, demolition, abatement), and technology/operations services. The company also provides systems integration and cybersecurity engineering (e. g. , USAF cybersecurity modernization) and has executed specialized projects such as SATCOM facility construction in Greenland, demonstrating a global footprint and focus on community impact and workforce development.
⢠Manage capture, proposal, and assist execution efforts for the Operations and Maintenance Business Line across multiple LAUKOA Portfolio Companies ⢠Identify and pursue strategic and pop-up opportunities ⢠Prepare winning proposals and estimates with Strategy, Operations, Business Development, Procurement, Proposal, and other Business Unit teams ⢠Develop operational post-award execution strategies and facilitate handoff to Operations teams ⢠Maintain client relationships, generate new clients, and meet business KPI objectives ⢠Develop and monitor annual strategic plans covering sales, operations, finance, and HR goals ⢠Manage sales forecasts and indirect costs against established goals ⢠Coordinate proposal preparation, negotiate revisions, and manage contract changes when applicable ⢠Develop client leads through research, cold calling, qualification, and customer service ⢠Create sales documentation, action plans, proposals, presentations, and internal paperwork ⢠Evaluate and qualify enterprise contract opportunities and prepare Gate Reviews ⢠Scout marketplaces and competitors, assess contract risks, and build win strategies ⢠Attend site visits and develop relationships with subcontractors and incumbent personnel ⢠Validate client satisfaction and existing project performance to identify new opportunities ⢠Develop responses to RFIs and Sources Sought Notices ⢠Manage and write high-quality proposals for large, complex Federal/DoD opportunities ⢠Analyze RFP requirements, build compliance cross-references, and coordinate proposal teams ⢠Write, proofread, edit, format, quality-check, and produce final proposals ⢠Maintain proposal and marketing databases ⢠Establish and oversee Program objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards ⢠Manage professional development plans and HR-related personnel documentation when applicable ⢠Assist Project Teams with staffing assignments ⢠Lead, guide, coach, and develop subordinates ⢠Facilitate post-award transition, document contractual requirements and execution assumptions, and support kickoff and initial mobilization activities ⢠Perform other related duties as assigned by management
⢠At least ten (10) years of related experience ⢠Experience working with or for the federal government highly desired ⢠Federal operations and maintenance experience highly desired ⢠Knowledge and firm understanding of proposal writing, estimating, business development, capture management, and operations ⢠Exceptional leadership qualities ⢠Strategic thinking ⢠Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills ⢠Proactive, results-driven nature ⢠Highly organized with strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail ⢠Strong proficiency with email management and Microsoft Office programs ⢠Ability to work with and motivate different personality types ⢠Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record ⢠Ability to pass a federal government Public Trust investigation required ⢠Ability to gain a Department of Defense or other federal agency security clearance up to the Top Secret level highly desired ⢠Ability to travel ⢠Ability to comply with safety policies and procedures
⢠Medical, dental, and vision insurance ⢠401(k) program with employer match ⢠Paid vacation and sick leave ⢠Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance ⢠Employee Assistance Program ⢠Flexible work environment ⢠Voluntary critical illness coverage ⢠Accident insurance ⢠Identity theft coverage ⢠Pet insurance ⢠Preference given to internal candidates
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