Capture & Proposal Manager

Detail-Oriented Operator: You are an organized self-starter who can multi-task, prioritize assignments under tight timelines, and maintain strict accuracy under pressure.

Cross-Functional Facilitator: You are a natural team player who can bridge the gap between technical engineers, business development leads, and corporate leadership to gain stakeholder buy-in.

Compliant Thinker: You possess deep operational knowledge of government contracting and exhibit independent judgment in solving complex compliance and editing challenges.

Experience: 10+ years leading federal proposal efforts with demonstrated experience supporting capture planning, win strategy, and pre-RFP activities – or equivalent capture experience with strong proposal execution capability.

Proposal & Writing Skills: Strong proposal development and technical writing skills, with the ability to edit and format dense material into a unified "voice of the customer" narrative.

Collaboration & Drive: Self-starter with a proven ability to collaborate across functional lines, manage internal teams without direct authority, and handle high-pressure environments with professionalism.

Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, and Visio) and Adobe Acrobat for document creation and control.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 25%

Security & Regulations : To conform to US government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a US citizen.

Active United States Secret Clearance required with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph eligibility.

Domain Experience: Proposal writing or capture background supporting DoD or federal agency programs in space operations, satellite tracking, or tactical communications.

Certifications: APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) certification at the Foundation level or higher.

CRM & Publishing Tools: Familiarity with CRM systems and desktop publishing applications, including the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (InDesign, Illustrator).

Statement of Work (SoW): Direct experience analyzing or drafting Statements of Work (SoW) and performance work statements.

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