Sr Director, Proposal & Capture Management

Sierra Space • Broomfield, CO

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About The Position

As the Sr Director, Proposal & Capture Management, you will lead and develop a diverse team responsible for driving key bid, proposal, and capture activities that fuel Sierra Space's growth. Reporting directly to the VP of Strategy, Business Development, & Growth, you will oversee complex proposals, bid preparations, and solicitation reviews, ensuring all requirements and evaluation criteria are met. You will also refine templates, tools, and processes to continuously improve proposal workflows. Additionally, your role includes managing proposal audits, tracking performance metrics, and enhancing the integration of program proposal efforts with broader business processes.

Requirements

• An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizenship status is as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or space-related field. Relevant experience may substitute for required education.
• Proven track record of success capturing, organizing, producing, delivering, and winning both large and small competitive proposals.
• Strong leadership skills organizing, coordinating & leading a diverse team (program management and technical) through the capture and proposal process.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the following disciplines: Business development, capture management and processes, program management, science and engineering programs, acquisition processes, opportunity identification and qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior business and government leaders and to provide leadership within the workplace.
• Extensive experience in leading proposal development campaigns, activities, processes, and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of proposal management activities, process, and procedures relative to Department of Defense, federal or state government and commercial programs.
• Strong analytical background in preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes.
• Must be able to occasionally travel to domestic and international capture team locations.

Nice To Haves

• 15 or more years of relevant experience in proposal and capture leadership, with 10+ years demonstrated national security space (DoD/IC) experience
• 10 or more years connecting business strategy to campaigns and pursuits
• Higher-level degree may be considered in lieu of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of Federal acquisition rules governing proposals and contract management
• Previous management experience; ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence
• Proven collaboration skills and ability to guide and motivate a team through challenges to optimize results
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance
• Demonstrated passion for working on high technology applications for space missions
• Team oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of US Government budgeting and DoD acquisition processes
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets

Responsibilities

• lead and develop a diverse team responsible for driving key bid, proposal, and capture activities
• oversee complex proposals, bid preparations, and solicitation reviews, ensuring all requirements and evaluation criteria are met
• refine templates, tools, and processes to continuously improve proposal workflows
• manage proposal audits
• track performance metrics
• enhance the integration of program proposal efforts with broader business processes

Benefits

• Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
• We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees