Proposal Manager II

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 Careers: At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space. We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

The Proposal Manager II is responsible for developing and writing proposal responses by identifying and clarifying requirements and evaluation criteria, studying solicitation documents, and analyzing costs. This role requires a professional with a deep understanding of federal procurement processes and contract types. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting complex government agency or military proposal teams and possess excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills. In this role, you will develop and write proposal responses by identifying and clarifying requirements and evaluation criteria, while studying solicitation documents to understand the scope, requirements, and evaluation criteria. You will analyze costs and incorporate them into proposal responses, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and ensure proposal compliance. Managing multiple proposal projects simultaneously, you will ensure all deadlines are met and maintain and update proposal content and templates to improve efficiency and consistency. Additionally, you will review and edit proposal content for clarity, grammar, and compliance with solicitation requirements. You will assist in the development of proposal strategies and win themes, participate in proposal review meetings and debriefs to continuously improve proposal processes, and provide mentorship and guidance to junior proposal team members.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with government contracting and procurement processes.
• Experience with proposal management software and tools.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Compensation

Compensation: Pay Range: $90,707.00 - $124,744.25 Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required 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. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Benefits

Elevate Your Career At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

• We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

About Sierra Space

Headquartered in Colorado, Sierra Space is a mission-proven Defense Tech company delivering satellite platforms, critical subsystems, reusable spaceplanes, hypersonic technologies, propulsion systems, and infrastructure for the nation’s most critical missions. With more than three decades of heritage and a record of flight-proven success in space, Sierra Space is trusted by U.S. National Security, Civil customers, and global allies. Our technologies safeguard our nation, sustain human exploration in space, and ensure the freedom of operations beyond Earth. Sierra Space is defining the new era of Space Defense, strengthening deterrence today and preserving freedom of action for generations to come.