Senior Proposal Manager / Business Development (Space Industry)

Space Kinetic Corp.; Torrance (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the space industry is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to develop winning proposals and collaborate with teams. This remote role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with a Bachelor's degree and extensive proposal management experience. Join a venture-backed startup focused on national security priorities and contribute to innovative space solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary + equity

Generous PTO and holidays

Comprehensive health coverage

Performance-based bonus

Health and wellness stipend

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in proposal management and writing.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver winning proposals and technical materials.
• Lead the drafting and development of detailed proposals.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Management

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Senior Proposal Manager / Business Development (Space Industry)

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Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities. Our goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging our proprietary electromechanical deployment system, which enables the rapid deployment of low-cost payloads through space without firing a thruster. We are currently assembling our TRL-5 prototype to provide the United States with a new tool for securing the space domain and catalyzing the emerging space economy.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and deliver winning proposals and technical materials. We seek a highly organized individual with excellent writing and communication skills, capable of addressing technical subject matter and working collaboratively.
• Lead the drafting and development of detailed, customer-focused, and compelling proposals in response to RFIs, RFPs/RFQs, solicitations, SBIRs, BAAs, STTRs, and company-initiated opportunities.
• Collaborate with Business Development and engineering teams to prepare proposals.
• Interact effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, professional proposals.
• Conduct technical, financial, and strategy reviews.
• Manage proposal components to ensure timely delivery.
• Support proposal strategy, discriminator development, and catalog concept development.
• Assist Marketing and Communications in preparing materials to communicate our value proposition and translate technical concepts into marketing materials.
• Support engineering in developing descriptive technical materials.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What It Takes:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in proposal management and writing, preferably in the USG or commercial sectors.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong organizational and managerial skills.
• Experience leading proposal teams and delivering successful proposals.
• Ability to understand and learn technical concepts.
• Excellent organizational skills to handle shifting priorities.
• Proficiency in technical writing and research, with strong command of English.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Willingness to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

What We'd Love:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• PMP certification.
• Knowledge of New Space companies, Earth observation, and space missions.
• Familiarity with USG procurement, FAR, OTA, ITAR, and EAR regulations.

Where You'll Be:

• Remote position; headquarters in Torrance, CA.
• Preferred locations include major US metropolitan areas relevant to the space industry, such as SF Bay Area, Los Angeles, Huntsville, Denver, Houston, or Washington DC.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary + equity.
• Generous PTO and holidays.
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Health and wellness stipend.
• Commuter benefits.

ITAR Requirements:

• U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible for required authorizations.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in all employment practices.

Pay range: $150,000—$169,000 USD