Proposal Manager – SDA & Space Systems

Arcfield • Louisville, CO

3h

About The Position

The Proposal Manager coordinates the proposal development lifecycle for opportunities in Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Systems. Reporting to the Director of Growth, the role maintains schedules, enforces compliance, and coordinates contributors so technical leaders can focus on proposal content and customer engagement. Growth strategy, customer relationship management, capture leadership, and technical content remain with designated team leads and technical subject matter experts.

Requirements

• Proven experience in proposal management focused on government contracts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance as needed.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS acquisition rules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on team coordination.
• Education and experience combinations listed: BS with 10–12 years, MS with 8–10 years, or PhD with 5–7 years.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace, defense, or space systems background.
• APMP certification or Shipley training.
• Familiarity with Space Domain Awareness, space surveillance, satellite systems, and launch operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and management plans.
• Review solicitations such as RFPs and RFIs to identify compliance requirements, monitor adherence to FAR/DFARS regulations, and ensure proposals follow applicable guidelines.
• Organize and manage Pink, Red, and Gold Team review sessions, track feedback, and improve content quality.
• Assign and manage tasks across engineering, program management, finance, and subcontractor teams, ensuring cohesive and timely inputs.
• Oversee final quality checks and on-time proposal submission through government platforms such as SAM.gov.
• Support post-submission activities, including debriefs and lessons learned.
• Maintain and improve proposal templates, compliance tools, and content libraries, and implement industry best practices to improve efficiency and success rates.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Retirement and savings
• Learning and development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Optional benefit elections, depending on position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level