Proposal Operations

York Space Systems•Greenwood Village, CO

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. York Space Systems seeks a Proposal Operations Specialist or Senior Lead (leveling based on experience) to support the end-to-end proposal development lifecycle for U.S. Government solicitations in the aerospace and space systems domain. This role partners closely with Capture, Engineering, Supply Chain, Pricing, Contracts, and Executive Leadership to ensure compliant, high-quality, and on-time proposal submissions. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, compliance-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced government contracting environment. Senior-level candidates will provide strategic leadership, process governance, and mentorship to junior team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Communications, English, or related field
3+ years of experience in proposal operations or proposal management within government contracting, supporting proposal development, compliance activities, document production, and coordination across cross-functional teams
Experience supporting DoD, Space Force, NASA, or Intelligence Community proposals
Familiarity with OTAs, FAR/DFARS requirements, FFP contract structures, and proposal development best practices
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams)
Proven ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical SMEs and executive stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience with space systems, satellite manufacturing, aerospace, or defense programs
Familiarity with proposal tools (e.g., SharePoint, Qvidian, Loopio, RFPIO, or similar)
Experience supporting classified or export-controlled programs
Demonstrated ownership of complex, high-visibility submissions and leadership of proposal processes, governance, and strategy
APMP certification (Foundation or higher) or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

Manage (or lead) proposal operations from RFI/RFP/RFQ/OTA/IDIQ release through final submission
Develop and maintain proposal schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and submission plans
Coordinate color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold), including logistics, action tracking, and quality checks
Ensure compliance with RFP instructions, evaluation criteria, and FAR/DFARS requirements
Support or lead proposal production, version control, configuration management, and submission logistics
Interface with engineering and manufacturing SMEs to support technical volume development
Track proposal artifacts, data calls, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders
Collaborate with Capture and Business Development on win themes, discriminators, and solution alignment
Maintain and improve proposal libraries, templates, and past performance repositories
Support continuous process improvement initiatives and integration for lessons learned
Serve as a resource for proposal tools and proposal governance
Mentor junior/mid-level staff and advise leadership on proposal strategy, risk, and resourcing