Proposal Manager and Writer, Senior

York Space Systems • Greenwood Village, CO

95d

About The Position

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board. A York Senior Proposal Manager and Writer is a member of the Proposal Operations Team and reports to the Senior Manager of Proposal Operations. Successful candidates have a background in proposal writing and proposal management and should expect to author, review, and edit content in addition to proposal management duties during a proposal cycle. Ideal candidates have experience managing large proposals for aerospace, manufacturing, or defense industries. Team members support various RFx assignments and Engineering Change Proposals. This is a hybrid role that will require in-office presence to complete tasks each week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Exceptional writing skills developed over 5+ years of experience as a proposal manager and/or proposal writer.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interview SMEs and facilitate discussions across functional organizations.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to manage resources, expectations, and communications to meet schedule milestones.
• Willing to be a part of a team; this includes jumping in when needed to complete tasks possibly outside the Proposal Manager/Writer job description.
• Expert in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Nice To Haves

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Professional experience in the aerospace industry, preferably in proposals or business development.
• APMP certification, Shipley training, or similar professional training.

Responsibilities

• Submit compliant and compelling products on time.
• Evaluate products, develop content, and direct cross functional teams.
• Address solicitation requirements and follow instructions.
• Demonstrate how York meets or exceeds customer’s needs.
• Write a customer-focused narrative in York’s voice (clear, concise, well organized, and accurate).
• Format the document and graphics for easy reading.
• Document win themes throughout proposal and tie them to evaluation criteria.
• Develop a tailored proposal management plan (compliance matrix, schedule, and templates) based on the opportunity and leadership direction.
• Participate in strategy sessions to implement win themes throughout the proposal.
• Collaborate with BD, Volume Leads, and other stakeholders during strategy sessions.
• Review and edit all proposal content.
• Liaise with leadership to inform, incorporate feedback, and align expectations.
• Be responsible for Configuration Control.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• PTO.
• 401K.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree