Proposal Manager II

Location: Broomfield, CO - CO_CB4

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.
• Additional Locations: Louisville, CO - CO_LOU