Proposal Production Specialist – III

Sierra Space

. Lead and manage the proposal development process, including preparation, response creation, management, production, and final submission .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $113,652 - $156,272 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in proposal management, including advanced formatting, editing, and desktop publishing of complex documents. Proven ability to lead proposal development processes and manage compliance with government RFP requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal ManagementAdvanced Formatting and EditingSharePoint ManagementGovernment RFP KnowledgeProject and Process Management

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentResponse CreationDocument FormattingDesktop PublishingCompliance Matrices SetupTechnical WritingProposal Automation ToolsGraphic Design SoftwareColor Team PreparationClassified Proposal Processes

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProject Management SkillsAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

SharePointOCR SoftwareDesktop Publishing SoftwareProposal Automation Software

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCPPM

Industry Keywords

Government ProposalsRFP ProcessesShipley Proposal ManagementCompliance RequirementsProposal Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the proposal development process, including preparation, response creation, management, production, and final submission
Provide solutions support to the proposal operations manager
Work closely with the RFP team and company divisions to ensure high-quality, timely proposal submissions
Lead general proposal activities, including color team reviews, response creation, and coordination of final submissions
Oversee production and final submission of complex and classified proposals
Provide advanced formatting and editing of complex proposal documents
Provide advanced desktop publishing support to the RFP team and company divisions
Support setup of requirements compliance matrices
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
Act as deputy for SharePoint architecture management
Oversee collaboration and associated trusted shares and eShares
Work evenings and weekends as needed, potentially at short notice

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, and tenacity in a fast-paced environment
Strong project and process management skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred: PMP or CPPM certification
Preferred: Advanced skills in proposal management and technical writing support
Preferred: Extensive experience in desktop publishing and document formatting
Preferred: Proven ability to manage complex projects and processes
Preferred: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
Preferred: Experience with proposal automation tools and software
Preferred: Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for government proposals
Preferred: Ability to mentor and train junior proposal staff
Preferred: Experience with graphic design software
Preferred: Strong analytical skills for evaluating proposal requirements and developing strategic responses

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical plans
Dental plans
Vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Personal and professional development opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities