Proposal Manager

Astroscale U.S.•Denver, CO

5h•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Astroscale U.S. is dedicated to the global Astroscale vision of ensuring the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations. Astroscale U.S. Inc. is a leading provider of on-orbit servicing solutions — including inspection, transportation, life extension, debris removal and refueling — for the U.S. government and commercial operators around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Astroscale U.S. applies world-class rendezvous, proximity operations and docking capabilities, mission design, policy, and economics expertise to solve the complex challenges our customers face. Astroscale U.S. Inc. is currently seeking a Proposal Manager to join our team in our Denver, Colorado location. Plan, manage, and deliver winning proposals. Work within a structured proposal process, ensuring compliance with customer and internal requirements, including by running Proposal Kick-Off, Blue Team, Pink Team, and Red Team reviews. Conduct independent quality reviews of proposal sections and provide improvement guidance Work effectively with the entire Astroscale U.S. team, including program engineering. Collaborate with senior management to guide, review, and approve bid submissions, delivering clear written and verbal briefings to facilitate decision-making. Produce professional, compliant proposals for both commercial and government markets, in response to RFPs, RFIs, RPPs, RFQs, and BAAs, as well as unsolicited proposals. Assure that proposals, and as required, other external-facing deliverables, meet a high standard of excellence and communicate value propositions, win themes, and discriminators within the organization. Effectively manage multiple proposals simultaneously. Provide specialized proposal content writing to address the detailed requirements of the customer’s solicitation. Responsible for organizing sections, planning content, implementing win strategies, and incorporating required themes. Proofreads, edits, and formats documents for clarity, persuasion, and consistency.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience in bid and proposal management or related experience.
Must demonstrate knowledge in the development, coordination, and application of proposal. principles, concepts, regulations, and practices, reflecting industry-best practices such as APMP and Shipley.
Strong process and project leadership skills: organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
Ability to obtain a US security clearance is required.
Time management and scheduling skills.
Strong people leadership skills.
Excellent communication, writing, presentation, and listening skills with the ability. to establish credibility and relationships across the organization.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the aerospace industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and deliver winning proposals.
Work within a structured proposal process, ensuring compliance with customer and internal requirements, including by running Proposal Kick-Off, Blue Team, Pink Team, and Red Team reviews.
Conduct independent quality reviews of proposal sections and provide improvement guidance
Work effectively with the entire Astroscale U.S. team, including program engineering.
Collaborate with senior management to guide, review, and approve bid submissions, delivering clear written and verbal briefings to facilitate decision-making.
Produce professional, compliant proposals for both commercial and government markets, in response to RFPs, RFIs, RPPs, RFQs, and BAAs, as well as unsolicited proposals.
Assure that proposals, and as required, other external-facing deliverables, meet a high standard of excellence and communicate value propositions, win themes, and discriminators within the organization.
Effectively manage multiple proposals simultaneously.
Provide specialized proposal content writing to address the detailed requirements of the customer’s solicitation.
Responsible for organizing sections, planning content, implementing win strategies, and incorporating required themes.
Proofreads, edits, and formats documents for clarity, persuasion, and consistency.