Government Proposals Lead – Space Defense

Sierra Space Corporation; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Three weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation in Colorado is seeking a Proposal Manager II to lead and write proposal responses for government solicitations, ensuring compliance with requirements and evaluation criteria. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, study solicitations, and articulate compelling win strategies while managing cost analyses and schedules.

Ideal candidates bring federal procurement awareness, strong writing, and project-management skills, with experience supporting complex

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Typically 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience participating or supporting complex government agency or military proposal teams.
• Demonstrated experience in understanding federal procurement processes and contract types.
• Proven experience in proposal management and writing.
• Strong project and process management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write proposal responses by identifying requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Study solicitation documents to understand scope and requirements.
• Analyze costs and incorporate them into proposals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information.
• Ensure proposal compliance and maintain templates for efficiency.
• Review and edit proposal content for clarity and grammar.
• Participate in strategy development and win-theme creation.
• Lead proposal review meetings and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Sierra Space Corporation in Colorado is seeking a Proposal Manager II to lead and write proposal responses for government solicitations, ensuring compliance with requirements and evaluation criteria. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, study solicitations, and articulate compelling win strategies while managing cost analyses and schedules.

Ideal candidates bring federal procurement awareness, strong writing, and project-management skills, with experience supporting complex