Proposal Development Lead

Who We’re Looking For

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.

Where You’ll Make an Impact

• 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
• Cook up 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
• 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

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Aerospace, Business Administration, Communications, English, or a related field
• 8+ 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

Nice-to-Have Experience

• 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

What You’ll Get

• 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, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing

Additional Requirements

• 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.