Full-Time

Capture and Proposal Manager

Updated on 1/16/2025

Loft Federal

Loft Federal

11-50 employees

Provides satellite launch services for national security

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200kAnnually

+ Variable Bonus

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Golden, CO, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Proposal Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Market Research
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Top Secret/SCI eligible
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field (or equivalent experience)
  • Demonstrated success leading proposal effort for significant contracts and IDIQ/GWAC opportunities
  • Strong understanding of Federal procurement processes, including FAR/DFARS compliance
  • Expertise in aerospace, defense, and adjacent industries, including engineering and technical solutions
  • Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, government budgeting, and advanced technologies
Responsibilities
  • Manage the full capture and proposal lifecycle, from planning and execution to post-submission analysis
  • Develop and implement capture strategies aligned with client needs and competitive positioning
  • Interpret solicitation requirements (e.g., SF330s, RFPs, TORPs, RFIs) to ensure compliant, compelling proposals
  • Lead post-submission reviews to analyze outcomes and refine future strategies
  • Author or oversee proposal sections (e.g., Management, Technical, Staffing)
  • Facilitate proposal meetings, including kick-offs, brainstorming, and color team reviews
  • Ensure strategic messaging, technical solutions, and win themes are integrated throughout proposals
  • Oversee production, quality control, and timely submission of proposals
  • Conduct market research and analyze client requirements, competitor landscapes, and legislative drivers
  • Perform gap analyses, identify discriminators, and develop compelling themes to showcase our value
  • Use data-driven insights to develop price-to-win models and predictive analytics for proposal strategies
Desired Qualifications
  • Preference will be given to candidates with 1) a DoD or Intelligence Community Top Secret background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining or CE status; and SCI eligibility with current experience in SCI programs, other control systems, and/or Special Access Programs, or 2) a current in-scope DoD SECRET background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining, or Continuous Evaluation (CE) status

Loft Federal provides a streamlined and cost-effective service for launching small satellites (smallsats) for the U.S. national security space community. The company simplifies the complex process of satellite missions by offering a "mission as a service" model, where they handle all aspects of launching and managing satellite payloads. This allows clients, such as government agencies and defense organizations, to focus on their specific data collection needs without worrying about the technical details of the launch. Loft Federal uses proprietary software and hardware to make their missions plug-and-play, enabling quick integration and deployment of payloads. By having qualified satellite buses ready in advance, they can deliver payloads to orbit in months instead of years. Loft Federal's goal is to provide reliable and timely access to space, making satellite missions more efficient and accessible for their clients.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Golden, Colorado

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for smallsat missions due to real-time data needs in national security.
  • Advancements in satellite miniaturization enhance mission capabilities for small satellites.
  • U.S. Department of Defense's increased budget boosts potential contracts for Loft Federal.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging smallsat companies with similar models could erode Loft Federal's market share.
  • Global semiconductor shortages may delay satellite bus procurement, affecting deployment.
  • Reliance on Mynaric's CONDOR Mk3 terminals poses risk if production issues arise.

What makes Loft Federal unique

  • Loft Federal offers 'mission as a service' for smallsat missions, simplifying satellite launches.
  • Proprietary plug-and-play technology enables quick integration and launch of payloads.
  • Focus on U.S. national security space community ensures reliable and timely access to space.

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