Manager, Capture & Proposal Operations Growth Strategy & Ops

Front Door Defense; Camarillo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) Match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Teledyne Imaging Sensors in Camarillo, CA, seeks a Manager, Capture & Proposal Operations to lead end-to-end capture, ROM requests, and proposal governance for high-priority opportunities. You will coordinate across BD, engineering, finance, contracts, and leadership to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality responses, maintain templates, and drive process improvements.

Qualified candidates bring 7+ years in proposal/capture management, a Bachelor’s degree, and experience in

Qualifications

• 7+ years of proposal/capture management experience
• Experience supporting aerospace/defense/government tech industries
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate proposal, capture, and ROM activities.
• Manage proposal schedules, milestones, reviews, and submissions.
• Develop governance processes and approval workflows.
• Maintain content libraries and templates for proposals.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Cross-functional influence

Proposal management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Salesforce

GovWin

SharePoint

CRM

Job description

Manager, Capture & Proposal Operations

Oversee end-to-end capture and proposal process for high-priority opportunities

Location: Camarillo, California

Compensation: $77,900 - 103,800 USD / year

About The Role

Manager, Capture & Proposal Operations

Teledyne Imaging Sensors pioneers best in class infrared sensors to see into the past, analyze the present, and secure the future. As the world's leading provider of infrared focal plane arrays for space, Teledyne's customers include NASA, ESA, the US Department of Defense, instrument/system integrators, and commercial customers. Teledyne's infrared sensors are Everywhere You Look (TM): aboard the James Webb Space Telescope and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope; in ground based observatory telescopes; on the International Space Station; integrated into satellite systems that allow the study of climate change; at the core of airborne tactical platform protection systems; and enabling analytical microscopes. Our mission-focused team values technical excellence, collaboration, and agility – Launch your career to the next level with us!

Are you a highly organized leader who thrives at the intersection of business development, project execution, and operational excellence? Join Teledyne Imaging Sensors as our Manager, Capture & Proposal Operations, where you will lead the processes that help transform strategic opportunities into winning customer solutions.

In this high-visibility role, you will serve as the central point of coordination for proposal development, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) requests, capture support activities, and proposal governance. You will work closely with business development, engineering, finance, operations, contracts, program management, and executive leadership to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality customer responses.

What you'll do

• Lead and coordinate proposal, capture support, and ROM activities across the organization.
• Manage proposal schedules, milestones, reviews, and submission deadlines.
• Facilitate proposal kickoffs, status meetings, and executive reviews.
• Develop and maintain proposal governance processes, procedures, and approval workflows.
• Oversee quality assurance for proposals, ROMs, white papers, and customer-facing documents.
• Partner with stakeholders to prioritize resources across multiple opportunities.
• Maintain proposal templates, content libraries, and document repositories.
• Support bid/no-bid decisions, capture planning, and proposal execution strategies.
• Track risks, action items, and organizational capacity related to active pursuits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, metrics, and workflow automation opportunities.

What you need

• Strong project coordination, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills – required
• Exceptional written communication, editing, and quality review capabilities – required
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority – required
• Proposal management, capture management, program management, contracts, or business operations experience (7+ years) – required
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, government, technology, or related industries – required
• Proposal governance and process improvement experience – preferred
• Experience with Salesforce, GovWin, SharePoint, CRM, or proposal management tools – preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Engineering, Program Management, or a related field – required

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence strategic growth initiatives.
• Exposure to executive leadership and high-priority business opportunities.
• Collaborative, cross-functional work environment.
• Ability to build scalable processes that drive long-term organizational success.
• Career growth within a recognized leader in advanced imaging technologies.

What happens next

Qualified applicants will be reviewed by the hiring team. Selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps in the interview process.

Must be able to work regularly from the Camarillo, California facility. Additional employment eligibility, security, or compliance requirements may apply based on business needs.

Citizenship Requirements

Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a U.S. Citizen.

What can Teledyne offer YOU? A Competitive Salary & Benefits PackageExcellent Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance as of First DayPaid Vacation and Sick TimePaid Holidays401(k) Eligibility with Company MatchEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEducational Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Fun Events throughout the year

Salary Range: $77,900.00-$103,800.000

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non- merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.