The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
As a Business Development Operations Specialist II, you will maintain the capture status of all opportunities for a business unit within an established Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) database. Working with the broader Business Development team, Business Unit leaders and support teams (Legal, Finance, etc.), you will be responsible for maintaining the data integrity of the business development pipeline and providing regular updates to Business Unit leadership in various forums. As opportunities mature into the final stages of the capture process, you will take an active role in serving as a proposal manager for developing responses to active Requests for Proposal (RFPs). Working with technical SMEs, Programs, Finance, Legal, Quality and business leaders, your responsibilities include leading proposal check ins, ensuring adherence to the response schedule and proposal compliance. Following award, you will support early program startup activities (kick-off meetings) and ensure a structured handoff to the long-term Program Manager.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of proposal requirements (with input from Program team) including schedules, headcount plans, SOWs, execution strategy slides, risk registers, and compliance matrices.
- Working with Finance, develop and maintain detailed cost models, pricing frameworks, and resource estimates aligned with customer requirements and internal constraints.
- Manage and document internal opportunity gate reviews and pipeline status for opportunities as assigned and ensure alignment across executive and technical stakeholders.
- In conjunction with Capture Manager, interface with customers as needed during proposal refinement and submission.
- Support initial contract negotiation efforts in coordination with BD and Legal.
- Transition awarded programs to long-term Program Managers with full documentation and context.
- Contribute to internal process development around bid submission, cost modeling, and program startup best practices.
- Communicate the status of the business development pipeline and opportunities via various leadership and team forums.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in business development, program management, proposal development, or equivalent roles in aerospace or defense.
- Strong understanding of business development processes and proposal planning.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams to generate proposal deliverables under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills, including the ability to create high-quality proposal artifacts.
- Familiarity with government contract structures, compliance requirements, and the formal bid process (FAR/DFARS, etc.) or with commercial contract equivalent processes.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); ability to work within structured review and approval processes.
- Eligible for a U.S. DoD Secret clearance.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with DoW or Prime contractor proposal submissions (e.g., with Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, or Northrop Grumman).
- Familiarity with propulsion systems or solid rocket motor development environments.
- Knowledge and use of AI tools for business development applications.
- Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM), proposal pricing tools, or cost-volume generation.
- Working knowledge of contract processes, terms and bid strategies
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $80,000 - $100,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
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What We Do
Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems. Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
Why Work With Us
We believe that each unique team member fuels the creativity necessary to build the world’s best propulsion systems. This is realized as a deeply held commitment to celebrating individuality, hiring talent across all backgrounds and experiences, building a culture of inclusion, and constantly challenging ourselves to improve.
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