Proposal Production Specialist III

Pace Industries, LLC; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

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

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a seasoned Proposal Production Specialist III to lead and manage the proposal development process, including preparation, response creation, management, production, and final submission of proposals. This role demands extensive experience with government RFPs and Shipley processes, plus handling of classified submissions.

You will provide advanced formatting and editing, support for OCR and content libraries, and act as deputy to the proposal operations manager,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience in government proposals.
• Deep knowledge of government RFP and Shipley proposal management processes.
• Experience with classified proposal processes.
• Advanced formatting and editing of complex proposal documents.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development and final submission.
• Coordinate color team reviews and response creation.
• Manage production and submission of classified proposals.
• Provide desktop publishing support and content library management.
• Collaborate with RFP team and divisions to ensure high-quality submissions.

Skills

Proposal management

RFP processes

SharePoint

Desktop publishing

Communication

Project management

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Shipley proficiency

OCR/document management

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 Production Specialist III is responsible for leading and managing the proposal development process, including preparation, response creation, management, production, and final submission of proposals. This role requires extensive experience with government RFP and Shipley proposal management processes, as well as expertise in handling classified proposal processes and complex classified submissions. The specialist will provide solutions support to the proposal operations manager and work closely with the RFP team and various divisions within the company to ensure high-quality and timely proposal submissions. In this role, you will lead general proposal activities, including color team reviews, response creation, and coordination of final proposal submissions, while overseeing the production and final submission of complex proposals, including classified submissions. You will provide advanced formatting and editing of a variety of complex proposal documents to ensure consistency and quality, as well as offer advanced desktop publishing support to the RFP team and company divisions. Additionally, you will support the setup of requirements compliance matrices, understand architecture concepts, and provide management-level support for content libraries, including the cleaning and setup of OCR documents. You will serve as a deputy-level solutions support to the proposal operations manager and maintain a thorough understanding of government RFP and Shipley proposal management processes. Acting as a deputy for SharePoint architecture management, you will oversee collaboration and associated trusted shares and eShares. Managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, you will communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results. Furthermore, you will provide support to government agency and military proposal teams as needed.

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

• Typically, 8+ years of related experience.
• Proven experience with general proposal support, including color team preparation, response creation and management, production, and final submission of proposals.
• In-depth experience, knowledge, and understanding of government RFP and Shipley proposal management processes.
• Experience with classified proposal processes and complex classified submissions.
• Advanced experience formatting and editing a variety of complex proposal documents.
• Ability to solve technical Word issues for the proposal team and other divisions throughout the company.
• Advanced desktop publishing support to the RFP team and divisions throughout the company.
• Advanced experience with SharePoint.
• Proven experience supporting government agency and military proposal teams.
• Requires drive, initiative, adaptability to evolve within a fast-paced environment and tenacity solving a myriad of complex technical issues.
• Strong project and process management skills.
• Requires drive, initiative, and adaptability to evolve within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification: PMP or CPPM.
• Advanced skills in proposal management and technical writing support.
• Extensive experience in desktop publishing and document formatting.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience supporting government agency and military proposal teams.
• Experience with proposal automation tools and software.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for government proposals.
• Ability to mentor and train junior proposal staff.
• Experience with graphic design software to enhance proposal visuals.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate proposal requirements and develop strategic responses.

Compensation

Pay Range: $113,652.00 - $156,271.50. 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.

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.

Application Deadline

This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified. Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

About Sierra Space

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration. 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. Sierra Space is headquartered in Colorado. 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.