Proposal Production Specialist III

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Our team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

About the Role

The Proposal Production Specialist III is responsible for leading and managing the proposal development process, including preparation, response creation, management, production, and final submission of proposals. This role requires extensive experience with government RFP and Shipley proposal management processes, as well as expertise in handling classified proposal processes and complex classified submissions.

• Lead general proposal activities, including color team reviews, response creation, and coordination of final proposal submissions.
• Oversee the production and final submission of complex proposals, including classified submissions.
• Provide advanced formatting and editing of a variety of complex proposal documents to ensure consistency and quality.
• Offer advanced desktop publishing support to the RFP team and company divisions.
• Support the setup of requirements compliance matrices and understand architecture concepts.
• Provide management-level support for content libraries, including cleaning and setup of OCR documents.
• Serve as deputy-level solutions support to the proposal operations manager.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of government RFP and Shipley proposal management processes.
• Act as a deputy for SharePoint architecture management, overseeing collaboration and associated trusted shares and eShares.
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
• Provide support to government agency and military proposal teams as needed.

Requirements

We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve, and empower.

• Typically, 8+ years of related experience.
• Proven experience with general proposal support, including color team preparation, response creation and management, production, and final submission of proposals.
• In-depth experience, knowledge, and understanding of government RFP and Shipley proposal management processes.
• Experience with classified proposal processes and complex classified submissions.
• Advanced experience formatting and editing a variety of complex proposal documents.
• Ability to solve technical Word issues for the proposal team and other divisions throughout the company.
• Advanced desktop publishing support to the RFP team and divisions throughout the company.
• Advanced experience with SharePoint.
• Proven experience supporting government agency and military proposal teams.
• Drive, initiative, adaptability to evolve within a fast-paced environment, and tenacity solving complex technical issues.
• Strong project and process management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification: PMP or CPPM.
• Advanced skills in proposal management and technical writing support.
• Extensive experience in desktop publishing and document formatting.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with proposal automation tools and software.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for government proposals.
• Ability to mentor and train junior proposal staff.
• Experience with graphic design software to enhance proposal visuals.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate proposal requirements and develop strategic responses.

Pay

Pay Range: $113,652.00 - $156,271.50. Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity, and market competitiveness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.