Proposal Manager

Position Title:

Proposal Manager

Location:

Houston, TX Company Overview

Odyssey Space Research ("Odyssey") is a leading Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) and Software Engineering partner to the U.S. civil, commercial and national security space community. Odyssey’s core areas of expertise include spaceflight GN&C, flight software development and deployment, mission simulation and design, and systems engineering. Odyssey’s software products and engineering capabilities serve numerous high-profile customers and new space companies. We are actively pursuing one or more large, public, and highly visible government opportunities for upcoming spaceflight missions.

In November 2025 Odyssey completed a recapitalization with the private equity fund ONE Bow River ("O ") to advance growth across the space sector.

We are seeking a highly motivated Proposal Manager to lead the development and delivery of competitive proposals for NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space markets. This individual will serve as the key interface between the Business Development team and technical organizations, ensuring that proposed solutions are accurately captured, strategically priced, and delivered with compliance and clarity.

• Compliance Management
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  Ensure that all proposals meet the specific requirements set forth in requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), and other customer requests.
• Strategic Planning
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  Develop a strategy for each proposal that aligns with the company’s objectives and enhances its competitive position.
• Technical Writing
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  Create clear and compelling content that communicates the company’s value proposition, utilizing active voice and technical accuracy.
• Coordination and Team Collaboration
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  Work with cross-functional teams, including technical experts, finance, and legal, to gather necessary information and ensure comprehensive responses.
• Timeline Management
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  Implement strict timelines to ensure proposals are submitted punctually, incorporating time for revisions and feedback.
Quality Control
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Review and edit proposals to enhance clarity, coherence, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency-specific requirements.

Knowledge of Regulations:Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and specific agency supplements (e.g., DoD, GSA). Familiarity with data rights management and export laws are critical.
• Advanced Technical Writing
  
  Skills:
  
  Expertise in producing high-quality documents in active voice that are succinct and targeted to the audience.
• Strong Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Both oral and written communication skills must be refined to effectively convey complex ideas and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational and time-management skills.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze RFP requirements and respond with tailored proposals.
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• Persuasion and Negotiation: Skills in persuading various stakeholders of the proposal’s strengths and aligning it with client needs.
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• Adaptability
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  Capability to quickly adapt to changing regulations, requirements, and timelines in the proposal and contracting landscape.

Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.