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Position Title: Senior Proposal Manager, National Security Space
Requisition ID: TA202
Location: Hybrid; Chantilly, VA, Aurora, CO
- If residing in the Colorado Front Range area the employee must be willing and able to travel regularly to Chantilly, VA. Travel to Chantilly, VA may require stays of up to one to two weeks. Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI Security Clearance

Trusted Space builds solutions both on the ground and in space. Our solutions provide advanced capabilities supporting missions vital to our Nation’s defense, intelligence, and science sectors. Our diverse talented staff of scientists, engineers, and business professionals support critical missions including Space Domain Awareness, Battlespace Awareness & Decision Support, Space Exploration & Science, and the establishment of core Space Infrastructure.

As a customer-focused service provider, Trusted Space values its employees and clients. We live by our values; central to this principle is the concept to treat others as you would like others to treat you. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, world class benefits, and work-life balance. We encourage life-long learning and continuous improvement in all that we do. Each day, we seek to be better than the previous day, embracing our journey to Excellence. We consider it a privilege to work with our customers on their greatest challenges.

Trusted Space is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager, National Security Space in the Business Development Organization, reporting directly to the Chief Revenue Officer. This role is focused on supporting growth activities for the company in the National Security Space Market.

As a Senior Proposal Manager, you will lead the end-to-end development of winning proposals for our National Security Space portfolio. You will be expected to be an expert practitioner of the Shipley Process and thrive in a high-tempo environment, juggling multiple concurrent efforts for elite customers including the U.S. Space Force and the Intelligence Community. This is an individual contributor role requiring a rare blend of strategic thinking and "sleeves-up" execution.

• End-to-End Leadership: Lead and manage the full proposal lifecycle for complex space-based missions, from pre-RFP capture alignment through final submission.
• Shipley Mastery: Apply rigorous Shipley-based methodologies to lead Pink, Red, and Gold Team reviews, ensuring all feedback is adjudicated to increase Win Probability (PWin).
• Multi-Tasking Excellence: Efficiently manage multiple concurrent proposals with overlapping deadlines without sacrificing quality or compliance.
• Technical Integration: Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to translate complex satellite and ground system engineering into compelling, compliant narratives.
• Compliance & Strategy: Develop detailed compliance matrices and executive-level win themes that resonate with DoD and IC evaluators.
• Capture Management: Lead and support capture efforts, working closely with technical teams.

The successful candidate is mission-focused and passionate about solving challenging problems as part of a distributed team. We seek a candidate with strong problem-solving skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, a desire to create new innovative capabilities, and is a cultural fit with our company values: Excellence, Agility, and applying “The Golden Rule” in all we do.

• US Citizenship
• Active/current TS/SCI clearance, SAP eligibility preferred
• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in Business, Technology, or Science
• Experience: 10+ years of federal proposal management experience, specifically within aerospace or defense.
• Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of DoD (Space Force)and ICprocurement cultures, including FAR/DFARS and specific IC-level acquisition nuances.
• Technical Familiarity: Practical knowledge of space systems, satellite architectures, or mission operations.
• Methodology: Advanced proficiency in the Shipley Processor equivalent formal frameworks.
• Experienced in space technology or related sciences
• Experienced with structured Capture/Proposal Methodologies

• Creative, analytical, empathetic, and compassionate
• Direct experience with U.S. Space Force and Title 10 space programs
• Experience with U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, Intelligence Community
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and operate in a collaborative, fast-paced, process oriented, deadline-driven work environment
• Ability to work independently in a high trust role
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with distributed teams

Salary Range: The salary range for this role is $160,000-$200,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, LLC considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.

Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our Agile & Innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.

Trusted Space, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.