Proposal Manager – SDA & Space Systems

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the proposal development process to ensure the timely and compliant delivery of high-quality proposals for opportunities in Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Systems. Reporting to Director of Growth, this role focuses on maintaining proposal schedules, enforcing compliance, and coordinating contributors, allowing technical leaders to focus on content development and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Proposal Planning: Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and management plans, ensuring the seamless execution of proposal workflows.
• Compliance Oversight: Review solicitations (e.g., RFPs, RFIs) to determine compliance requirements, monitor adherence to FAR/DFARS regulations, and enforce proposal consistency with guidelines.
• Gate Review Management: Organize and manage structured proposal review sessions (Pink, Red, and Gold Teams), track feedback, and refine content quality.
• Team Coordination: Assign and manage tasks across cross-functional teams (engineering, program management, finance, subcontractors), ensuring all inputs are cohesive and delivered on time.
• Submission & Post-Submission Support: Oversee final quality checks, execute on-time submission via government platforms (e.g., SAM.gov), and support post-submission activities, including debriefs and lessons learned.
• Process Improvement: Maintain and enhance proposal templates, compliance tools, and content libraries while implementing industry best practices to improve efficiency and success rates.
  
  

Role Scope

The Proposal Manager drives the process management of the proposal lifecycle under the direction of [Director of Growth]. Growth strategy, customer relationship management, capture leadership, and technical content remain under the purview of designated team leads and technical subject matter experts.

Qualifications

• BS 10-12, MS 8-10, PhD 5-7
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance as needed
• Experience: Proven experience in proposal management with a focus on government contracts; aerospace, defense, or space systems background preferred.
• Skills: Strong organizational and project management skills, working knowledge of FAR/DFARS acquisition rules, and proficiency with tools like Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on team coordination.
• Professional Background: APMP certification or Shipley training preferred, along with familiarity with Space Domain Awareness, space surveillance, satellite systems, and launch operations.
  
  

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $103,414.02 Max: $179,816.92

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.