Proposal Manager

Assured Space Access Technologies, Inc. is a defense and engineering firm delivering phased array, radar, RF payload, and secure communications solutions to government and prime contractor customers. We are headquartered in Irvine, California. Reporting to the VP of Business Development, the Proposal Manager leads new business proposals from initial analysis through final submission, ensuring they are high-quality, compliant, and aligned with our business strategy.

Job Category: Business Development and Marketing

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-time

Travel: Up to 25%, Continental US

Base Salary Range: $120,000 – $160,000

The Opportunity

This position is for a Proposal Manager on the Business Development Team. You will execute hands-on proposal activities supporting new business efforts to ensure proposals are high quality, compliant, and aligned to key business strategies. Daily activities include leading and developing winning proposals across a wide range of types and sizes. A successful Proposal Manager provides the leadership, coordination, resource allocation, strategy, and management needed to prepare the winning bid and drive rapid growth within the business.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with business leadership to define and implement proposal strategies aligned with business goals and objectives.

• Lead the full proposal process (including white papers, formal proposals, rough order of magnitude estimates, and responses to requests for information) from initial concept through final submission.

• Analyze RFPs and RFIs to understand client requirements and develop a winning proposal strategy.

• Manage timelines and resources to ensure proposals are completed on time.

• Ensure proposals meet all customer requirements and adhere to company standards.

• Write, edit, and proofread proposal content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and persuasiveness.

• Manage proposal reviews, incorporate feedback, and drive continuous improvement.

• Prepare and submit proposals to customers, often in a specific format and through a designated process.

• Follow up on proposals, address customer questions, and potentially participate in presentations or negotiations.

• Partner with business leads and cross-functional teams to define and execute proposal strategies that meet customer mission needs.

• Be embedded with the team to maximize effectiveness, business decisions, and guidance.

• Travel to customer sites as necessary.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in a technical or business-related field.

• Experience developing winning proposals within the DoD or aerospace industry.

• Experience with federal procurement processes, regulations (for example, FAR and DFARS), and contracting vehicles.

• Results-oriented, independent, resourceful, proactive, and customer-focused, with strong internal and external coordination with partners.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver messages to working-level, executive, and external audiences.

• Ability to handle many complex tasks and deadline pressure while maintaining close attention to detail and quality.

• Strong project management skills: ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and manage resources effectively.

• Strong organizational skills: ability to organize and manage large amounts of information, documents, and data.

• Knowledge of proposal processes: understanding of the proposal lifecycle, from RFP analysis to submission.

• Attention to detail: ability to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance in proposals.

Desired

• Active or prior U.S. security clearance, or eligibility to obtain one.

• Familiarity with key contract vehicles, customers, and the competitive landscape.

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity. At Assured Space, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll join a high-performing group dedicated to our customers’ missions and driven by a higher purpose: ensuring the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust. Together, we will advance our nation’s most critical missions, build on our long track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground, in your career and in our legacy.

Equal Opportunity

Assured Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.