Bid Manager

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Best-in-class healthcare

Generous PTO 15–20 days

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Daily catered lunch

Office in Playa Vista

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. in Playa Vista is seeking a detail‑driven Bid Manager to lead responses to RFIs, RFPs, and other new business opportunities across US Government, commercial, and international markets.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, ensure compliance, manage schedules, and deliver high‑quality proposals on tight timelines, while maintaining strict quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in project management, proposal coordination, or executive assistant roles supporting US government or aerospace customers.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• US Person status required for access to export controlled data.

Responsibilities

• Manage responses to RFIs, RFPs, and other new business opportunities.
• Oversee and quarterback the response lifecycle and own final delivery of complete proposals including: technical, cost/price, schedule, and other content.
• Develop comprehensive compliance matrices and ensure responses align with customer requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support their contributions to RFx responses.
• Develop response schedules that promote efficiency, quality, and collaboration.
• Align your work with established guidelines and quality standards.
• Produce high-caliber work on time, every time.

Skills

Project management

Proposal coordination

Executive support

Cross-functional collaboration

Written communication

Job description

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.

About the Role

As a Bid Manager, you play a critical role in Apex’s business growth. Through collaborating with Business Development, Product, and Mission Management stakeholders, you will drive Apex’s growth by leading internal teams to produce high-quality and compelling proposals that win contracts. You will work across all of Apex’s markets: US Government, Commercial, and International Government.

You will manage the entire response process, from receipt of RFx to submission. Your extreme attention to detail, proactive organizational skills, and collaboration skills influence all components of your work. You thrive in environments where you can take ownership of projects and lead teams to success. Detail-oriented, an effective communicator, and an adept team leader, you are capable of keeping teams on-track, motivated, and accountable to customer requirements and company standards.

Apex is fast-paced, and you'll be expected to make decisions independently by weighing many needs and priorities. In this role, you'll wear many hats, arising to new business challenges while growing your skills and domain expertise on the job. We are looking for mission-driven teammates who can jump into any new business pursuit with enthusiasm and operate at a high quality within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Manage responses to Request for Information (RFIs), Request for Proposal (RFPs), and other new business opportunities.
• Oversee and quarterback the entire response lifecycle and own final delivery of complete proposals including: technical, cost/price, schedule, and other content.
• Develop comprehensive compliance matrices and ensure responses align with customer requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to support their contributions to RFx responses.
• Develop response schedules that promote efficiency, quality, and collaboration.
• Align your work with established guidelines and quality standards.
• Produce high-caliber work on time, every time.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in a project management, proposal coordination, or executive assistant role supporting US government or other sophisticated aerospace & defense customers
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, BD, contracts, etc.) under tight deadlines
• Meticulous, proactive, and highly organized
• Clear communicator whether communication is synchronous or asynchronous, in-person or virtual, written or spoken
• Solid writing and editing skills
• Coachable and team-oriented; ability to receive and offer constructive feedback that promotes individual and team success
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines
• Direct experience in spacecraft or spacecraft-adjacent markets (Nice to have)
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.

Why Join Apex?

Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

What We Offer For Full-time Employees:

• Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
• Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
• Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
• 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day
• Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family
• Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self
• World-class Playa Vista office with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life
• Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference

Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.