SES Space & Defense

Proposal & Capture Manager

SES Space & Defense
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in managing the proposal lifecycle, including RFP reviews, proposal development, and compliance checks. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams and utilizing project management principles to deliver competitive proposals for U.S. Government opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Proposal ManagementRFP ReviewProject ManagementAPMP CertificationTechnical Writing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and coordinate development of compliant and competitive proposals for U.S. Government and other customer opportunities
  • Manage the proposal lifecycle from RFP review and planning through development, reviews, final submission, and post-submission activities
  • Organize proposal teams, assign roles and deliverables, and coordinate internal stakeholders, remote contributors, and external consultants
  • Develop proposal plans, schedules, writing assignments, outlines, volume structures, milestones, reviews, and submission requirements
  • Lead RFP reviews to identify requirements, evaluation criteria, compliance obligations, and clarification opportunities
  • Develop proposal outlines and content structures with volume leads and technical contributors
  • Conduct proposal kickoff meetings and provide process training as needed
  • Translate capture information, strategies, and customer insights into proposal content
  • Ensure win themes, storyboards, section themes, and supporting content reflect capture and proposal strategies
  • Lead Black Hat, Blue Team, color team, and other proposal reviews; track feedback and coordinate revisions
  • Coordinate desktop publishing, graphics, technical writing, and SharePoint or other collaborative tools
  • Monitor progress, resolve coordination issues, and maintain communication to meet deadlines and quality expectations
  • Manage final proposal production and submission, including compliance checks, delivery confirmation, evaluation notices, and BAFO submissions
  • Develop and improve proposal methodologies, templates, process documentation, and reusable materials

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, English, Marketing, Management, or a related discipline
  • Knowledge of project management principles and the full proposal management lifecycle
  • Familiarity with U.S. federal, state, and local government acquisition processes, procurement requirements, and proposal development practices
  • APMP certification required
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing, editing, and presentation abilities
  • Ability to build effective teams and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and work under pressure
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with technical, business, and executive stakeholders
  • Experience supporting proposal development within the defense industry preferred
  • Knowledge of satellite communications (SATCOM) technologies, services, or related markets preferred
  • Familiarity with SharePoint, Salesforce, or similar platforms preferred
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Shipley proposal management training preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus eligibility where applicable
  • Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Other benefits programs

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Hard Skills
Proposal DevelopmentCompliance ChecksProposal MethodologiesVolume StructuresTechnical WritingEditingPresentation AbilitiesProposal PlanningProcess DocumentationProposal Reviews
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam BuildingJudgment Under Pressure
Tools & Technologies
SharePointSalesforceDesktop PublishingCollaborative ToolsGraphics Software
Certifications & Qualifications
APMP CertificationShipley Proposal Management Training
Industry Keywords
U.S. Government AcquisitionProposal Development PracticesDefense IndustrySatellite CommunicationsProcurement Requirements