Vast Proposal Manager at Vast leading proposal development for high-power satellite bus opportunities with government and commercial customers. Responsible for managing the end-to-end proposal lifecycle and coordinating cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Lead the entire proposal development process for DoW, IC, and commercial satellite bus pursuits.
Develop the win strategies and key strengths of Vast and ensure that these are communicated throughout the proposal sections.
Develop and enforce proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and win themes in coordination with Vast Senior Leadership, Business Development, Engineering, Legal, Contracts, and Finance.
Serve as the central integrator across technical, management, cost, and past performance volumes, ensuring full compliance with Section L/M (or equivalent) requirements.
Lead color team reviews (pink/red/gold) and manage proposal writers, subject matter experts, and desktop publishing/graphics support.
Support classified proposal efforts, including managing material in SCIFs or other controlled facilities as required.
Partner with Business Development and Capture Managers early in the pursuit lifecycle to shape win strategy, teaming arrangements, and discriminators.
Support debrief analysis and continuous process improvement for the proposal function.
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in an engineeringExperience with satellite busActive TS/SCI clearanceDemonstrated success in managingFamiliarity with industry standardsPay Range$143
Required
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, business, or writing discipline.
10 years of proposal management experience, with a substantial portion supporting Defense and/or Intelligence Community customers.
Experience with the entire proposal development, negotiation, and award process including industry days, Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), pre-award discussions, and post-award customer kick offs.
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.408, Table 15-2 requirements for submitting certified cost or pricing data in contract proposals.
Experience working with teams on complex engineering projects or research and development efforts, ideally within satellite or space mission systems.
Experience with satellite bus, payload, or space mission systems architecture, integration, and operations (e.g., communications; remote sensing; Global Position System/Pointing, Navigation, and Timing (GPS/PNT); space control; or space domain awareness missions).
Experience with Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP), particularly in classified space or satellite mission system contexts.
Active TS/SCI clearance, or a prior TS/SCI clearance eligible for reinstatement, required. Candidates without an active clearance but with clearance history will be prioritized for their ability to be re-cleared quickly.
U.S. Citizenship (required for clearance eligibility).
Track record of managing multiple successful, large-scale proposal wins with the DoW and/or the IC beyond Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside awards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex technical content into clear, compliant, and compelling proposal narrative.
Preferred
Demonstrated success in managing, writing, and winning large proposals ($100M+) for DoW, IC, and commercial satellite customers.
Experience managing proposals in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)/classified environment.
Strong engineering background with technical expertise in aerospace or space programs.
Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in spaceflight hardware and proposal development.
Ability to work in a fast paced and nimble environment that is building internal processes in parallel to building our commercial satellite business.
Pay Range: California
$143,000—$203,000 USD
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
