Proposal Manager

Voyager Space Holdings • El Segundo, CA

43d • Hybrid

About The Position

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we're building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what's next. And we're doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. You'll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We're a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager. Position Description: We are seeking a highly motivated Proposal & Capture Manager to join our rapidly growing team. You will sit at the heart of Voyager's growth engine, providing essential project management, strategic thinking, and content generation skills. You will expertly navigate the dynamic environment of a hyper-growth company, managing competing priorities with overlapping schedules. This role is responsible for: Crafting compelling materials to inform our customers' market research and acquisition strategies. Writing clear, persuasive technical, cost and business narratives on our cutting-edge capabilities. Developing and implementing robust pricing strategies in coordination with the Voyager Pricing Organization. Collaborating across internal and external stakeholder teams to successfully close deals. Leading internal proposal reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in proposals, contracts, pricing, or operations - ideally in aerospace, defense, aviation, or a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Exceptional writing skills with a proven ability to generate comprehensive documents under tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, TINA, and other Government procurement regulations as they pertain to proposals
• Aptitude and experience in building structure and process.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex technical information and to actively listen to understand business needs and build strong relationships across the organization.
• Comfort and experience working with a diverse range of disciplines, including Design, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Legal and Finance.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good collaboration skills with proven ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and stay organized within a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinking with a results-oriented mindset.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic team environment.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering.
• Experience with Space Programs is a plus
• An active TS/SCI clearance and experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Constructing the narratives and proposal documents that directly drive Voyager's business growth.
• Analyzing RFP/RFI/ROM requirements, coordinating with performing organizations to develop all elements of the resposne, supporting internal proposal reviews, supporting customer fact findings, and providing negotiation support.
• Ensures adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and Voyager Technologies policies and procedures regarding proposal preparation, review, compliance, submission, updates/revisions, and negotiations.
• Partner with diverse business and technical stakeholders to pursue long-term opportunities and execute Voyager's capture, pricing, and outreach strategy through proposals, white papers, and various contractual documents.
• Ensure absolute compliance with all bespoke requirements for each effort
• Manage and write high-quality responses to Government and customer requests, including RFIs, white papers, product information requests, quotes, and complex proposals.
• Develop, maintain, and own the strategic proposal structure across all of Voyager's products and business lines.
• Establish and continuously improve the end-to-end proposal process.
• Develop and curate a comprehensive content library of reusable prose, technical briefs, and graphics for use across the business.
• Coordinate directly with technical counterparts on the Engineering team to accurately and compellingly represent the company's technology to potential customers.
• Monitor, triage, and flag potential opportunities to key internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services