Bid Manager @ Intelic

In today’s world of constant global security challenges, innovation in defense is no luxury. After years of budget cuts, military personnel needs to train and work with inadequate and insufficient equipment. We have an opportunity to change that.

At Intelic, we are a group of highly committed professionals building one of the fastest-growing start-ups based in Amsterdam. We create advanced software for unmanned systems in the defense sector. As a software company at our core, we build intelligence that give unmanned platforms the speed, coordination and reliability that critical missions demand. Our technology ensures that decisions are made with accuracy when it matters most.

Responsibilities

As Bid Manager at Intelic, you will be pivotal in driving our international growth by securing key defense and innovation programs. You will manage the full bid lifecycle, from identifying opportunities to delivering high impact, winning proposals. Working closely with engineering, finance, and strategy teams, you will professionalize and scale our approach to tendering and ensure we remain competitive on a global stage.

In practice, this means:

• Lead the coordination, preparation, and submission of tenders, grants, and proposals (EDF, NATO, MOD, etc.)

• Translate technical and strategic input into compelling, structured, and compliant bid documents

• Develop and maintain scalable processes and tools for efficient bid management

• Monitor and manage deadlines, compliance requirements, and proposal quality

• Build and maintain relationships with consortium partners and key stakeholders

• Support strategic alignment of bid activities with Intelic’s long-term roadmap

What You Will Bring

You are a strong communicator with a structured and analytical mindset. You excel at managing complex projects with many moving parts, keeping timelines on track while aligning input from technical and non-technical stakeholders. You have a sharp eye for detail, a talent for writing clear and persuasive content, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Whether coordinating input from multiple teams or ensuring compliance with strict requirements, you bring clarity, ownership, and follow-through. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and are motivated by the impact your work has on real-world outcomes.

This includes:

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, with additional languages (e.g., German, French) a plus

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams

• Skilled in writing and structuring complex proposals, including technical and financial content

• High attention to detail, especially in formatting and compliance with procurement requirements

• Familiarity with EDF, NATO, MOD, or EU tendering frameworks is plus

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or deeptech, or strong motivation to develop sector-specific expertise

What Success Looks Like in Your First Year

• Delivered multiple high-quality proposals on time with a strong win rate

• Built and implemented a scalable internal bid management process

• Established Intelic as a reliable and professional partner in multi-national consortia

• Created a centralized library of templates, documentation, and best practices

Why Join Intelic

• Talented Team: Collaborate with some of the brightest engineers and defense experts in the Netherlands.

• Scale-up Momentum: Join at a pivotal growth stage where you can help shape both the product and the company.

• Hands-On Testing: See your work in action through regular real-world field testing.

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to mission-critical technology that directly improves safety and effectiveness in defense operations.

• Innovation at the Core: Tackle complex challenges and push the boundaries of autonomy in defense.

What We Offer

At Intelic, you will be part of an ambitious scale-up where teamwork, learning and impact drive everything we do. Growth happens quickly here, giving you the chance to take ownership and shape your career from the start. We build together and back our people with benefits that support life in and out of work.

Benefits & Perks:

• Salary including 8% holiday allowance

• 25 vacation days per year, based on full-time employment

• Bike plan

• Sports membership

• Travel reimbursement

• Pension

We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you. If you have any questions, please contact our recruiter Sabina at sabina@intelic.ai