Proposal Production Specialist II (Contract)

Sierra Space Careers: At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space 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. Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space. We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team. About the Role The Proposal Production Specialist II is responsible for providing advanced support in the proposal development process, including preparation, response creation, management, production, and final submission of proposals. This role requires a deep understanding of government RFP and Shipley proposal management processes, as well as strong technical writing and desktop publishing skills. The specialist will work closely with the RFP team and various divisions within the company to ensure high-quality and timely proposal submissions. The primary tasks and responsibilities for this role involve extensive collaboration with various personnel, including proposal managers, technical and business subject matter experts, authors, contracts managers, graphic designers, and production staff, to ensure efficient and compliant proposal submissions. The role requires providing advanced support for proposal activities, such as color team preparation, response creation, and management, as well as supporting the production and final submission of proposals, including classified submissions. Responsibilities also include formatting and editing a variety of proposal documents to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to customer formatting requirements. Strong desktop publishing support is essential, including creating and tailoring Word templates, PowerPoint templates, and response deliverables for proposal and business development teams. Additional duties include supporting proposal management and offering technical writing assistance for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), white papers, presentations, and other documents, while performing visual and technical quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of all proposal deliverables. The role also involves creating drafts of customer requirements compliance matrices for solicitation elements, such as RFPs and statements of work, and providing administrative support for gate reviews, kickoffs, daily standups, and the Shipley color team review cycle. Other tasks include managing content libraries, cleaning OCR documents, and utilizing SharePoint for document management, collaboration, and repository library maintenance, while monitoring metadata, team rosters, and permission structures. The individual may serve as a secondary point of contact for technical SharePoint queries and provide occasional desktop publishing support for program deliverables. Additional responsibilities include assisting with CRM and JIRA data collection and maintenance, providing administrative support for eShare and trusted share platforms, and helping proposal teams with PowerPoint presentations and general deck cleanup. The role requires the ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results, as well as effective communication with team members and stakeholders. Support for government agency and military proposal teams may also be needed. Finally, the role includes assisting the proposal operations manager with the research, development, installation, and maintenance of proposal resources and process solutions. About You Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum Qualifications: Typically, 4+ years of related experience. Demonstrated experience with general proposal support, including color team preparation, response creation and management, production, and final submission of proposals. Experience, knowledge, and understanding of government RFP and Shipley proposal management processes. Ability to support proposal management and provide technical writing support. Strong ability to format and edit a variety of proposal documents. Strong desktop publishing support to the RFP team and divisions throughout the company. Experience with SharePoint including management of groups and permissions. Requires drive, initiative, and adaptability to evolve within a fast-paced environment. Experience preferred supporting government agency and military proposal teams. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Excellent communication and organizational skills. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required. Preferred Qualifications: College coursework in a related field, such as English or Computer Science (or equivalent experience). Administrative support experience. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to navigate, adapt, and evolve within a fast-paced, deadline-driven working environment. Advanced skills in proposal management and technical writing support. Familiarity with RFP document dissemination and preparation of proposal-compliant outlines and creation of compliance matrices. Experience with DoW and military agency proposals. Experience working in an aerospace field. Extensive experience in desktop publishing and document formatting. Moderate-to-advanced level desktop publishing experience using the MS suite of products. Experience with macros across the full MS Suite. Ability to resolve complex software technical issues in the MS suite of products. Understanding of PowerPoint templates and management of master slides, color themes, and general deck cleanup. Some experience with Excel formatting, formula creation, header and footer marking, and print setup. Demonstrate advanced skills with Adobe Acrobat, including document merging, comment collection, bookmarking, and editing PDFs. Expertise in creating, installing, and maintaining Word templates. Strong familiarity with SharePoint and other collaboration tools. Understanding of SharePoint site setups, permission groups, content movement, and lists. Experience with content repositories and application of metadata. Familiarity with content repositories and metadata applications. Some experience with Power BI. Proven ability to support complex projects and processes. Employs strong critical thinking to resolve complex process and software issues for proposal teams and other areas of the company. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. Flexibility to work independently with minimal training and guidance. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Elevate Your Career 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. Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration. Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified. Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us. About Sierra Space Headquartered in Colorado, Sierra Space is a mission-proven Defense Tech company delivering satellite platforms, critical subsystems, reusable spaceplanes, hypersonic technologies, propulsion systems, and infrastructure for the nation's most critical missions. With more than three decades of heritage and a record of flight-proven success in space, Sierra Space is trusted by U.S. National Security, Civil customers, and global allies. Our technologies safeguard our nation, sustain human exploration in space, and ensure the freedom of operations beyond Earth. Sierra Space is defining the new era of Space Defense, strengthening deterrence today and preserving freedom of action for generations to come.