Proposal Manager

Proposal Manager

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.

We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead and manage strategic proposal efforts that support Quantum Space's growth across national security, civil, and commercial space markets. In this role, you will drive the full proposal lifecycle from solicitation release through final submission while ensuring proposals are compliant, compelling, competitive, and delivered on schedule.

You will serve as the central coordinator for proposal development activities, working closely with capture managers, business development leaders, engineers, program managers, contracts professionals, pricing teams, executives, and subject matter experts. This position is ideal for a highly organized proposal leader who combines deep federal proposal expertise with strong project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

You will help Quantum Space pursue some of the most important space and defense opportunities in the industry by building efficient proposal teams, establishing repeatable processes, maintaining compliance, and ensuring proposal content clearly communicates Quantum Space's technical capabilities, mission solutions, and customer value.

Own and manage the end-to-end proposal process from RFP release through final submission

Develop and maintain proposal schedules, milestones, compliance matrices, and production plans

Lead proposal kickoff meetings, status reviews, daily coordination meetings, and submission readiness activities

Coordinate inputs from technical, management, pricing, contracts, business development, and executive stakeholders

Ensure proposal compliance with solicitation requirements, instructions, evaluation criteria, and customer expectations

Collaborate with capture managers, business development leaders, and executive leadership to align proposal strategies, win themes, discriminators, and messaging

Monitor proposal progress and proactively identify and mitigate risks to schedule, quality, compliance, and delivery

Oversee proposal production, reviews, editing, formatting, graphics integration, and final submission activities

Manage proposal resources, staffing requirements, and workload prioritization across multiple concurrent pursuits

Support and facilitate color team reviews, executive reviews, compliance reviews, and final quality assurance reviews

Develop proposal content strategies that communicate Quantum Space's technical capabilities, mission solutions, and value proposition

Maintain proposal development processes, tools, templates, content libraries, and best practices

Serve as Proposal Manager when required to support critical pursuits and strategic growth initiatives

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that improve proposal quality, efficiency, and win probability

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Aerospace, Business Administration, Communications, English, or a related field

10+ years of experience managing federal government proposal efforts

Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating large-scale proposals valued between $50 million and $500 million or greater

Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes, proposal development methodologies, and competitive procurement environments

Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Civil Space, or related government customers

Expertise in proposal planning, compliance management, content development, and proposal production

Exceptional project management, organization, and schedule management skills

Strong written, verbal, and executive-level communication abilities

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments

Strong editing, review, and quality assurance capabilities

High attention to detail while maintaining focus on strategic objectives

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven proposal environment

Experience supporting pursuits with U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Development Agency (SDA), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), NASA, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), or the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)

Familiarity with spacecraft development, launch systems, satellite operations, space mission integration, space domain awareness, or related space programs

APMP Foundation, Practitioner, or Professional Certification

Experience supporting highly competitive aerospace, defense, intelligence, or advanced technology organizations

Experience managing multiple concurrent proposal efforts and tight submission deadlines

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, collaboration platforms, proposal management tools, and document production systems

Ability to effectively engage executives, engineers, program managers, and customer-facing personnel

Ownership – Lead strategic proposal efforts that directly influence Quantum Space's growth across national security, civil, and commercial markets

Innovation – Help communicate advanced aerospace and defense solutions enabling next-generation space mobility and mission operations

Impact – Drive high-quality proposals that support critical missions for defense, intelligence, civil, and commercial customers

Growth – Join a collaborative team operating at the center of business development, capture, engineering, strategy, and mission execution

Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing

Location: Rockville, MD; or Tulsa OK; or Hawthorne, CA

Base Salary:$125,000 – $175,000

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Quantum Space's total compensation package.

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Apply now. Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.