Sr. Proposal Manager and Writer - Aerospace

Senior Proposal Manager And Writer - Aerospace

Location : Greenwood Village, CO Hybrid

Clearance : Top Secret a must / SCI (preferred)

About the job : Our client was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, they are one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. Their complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage their existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively.

We're looking to expand our team across the board. The Senior Proposal Manager and Writer is a member of the Proposal Operations Team and reports to the Senior Manager of Proposal Operations. Successful candidates have a background in proposal writing and proposal management and should expect to author, review, and edit content in addition to proposal management duties during a proposal cycle. Ideal candidates have experience managing large proposals for aerospace, manufacturing, or defense industries. Team members support various RFx assignments and Engineering Change Proposals. This is a hybrid role that will require in-office presence to complete tasks each week.

Responsibilities

• Submit compliant and compelling products on time. Proposal Managers follow modified Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) best practices throughout the proposal lifecycle. They evaluate products, develop content, and direct cross functional teams to achieve the following :
• Compliance : Address solicitation requirements and follow instructions.
• Responsiveness : Demonstrate how our client meets or exceeds customer's needs.
• Readability : Write a customer-focused narrative in our client's voice (clear, concise, well organized, and accurate).
• Visual Appeal : Format the document and graphics for easy reading.
• Win Strategy : Consistently document win themes throughout proposal and tie them to evaluation criteria.
• Develop a tailored proposal management plan (compliance matrix, schedule, and templates) based on the opportunity and leadership direction.
• Participate in strategy sessions to implement win themes throughout the proposal; collaborate with BD, Volume Leads, and other stakeholders during these sessions.
• Review and edit all proposal content.
• Liaise with leadership to inform, incorporate feedback, and align expectations.
• Be responsible for Configuration Control

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Benefits : In addition to compensation, our client is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.