Strategic Proposal Manager for DoD/IC Satellite Programs

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Onsite meals & snacks

Job summary

Vast, headquartered in Long Beach, California, is building next‑generation space stations and space infrastructure. The Proposal Manager leads end‑to‑end proposal lifecycle for high‑value DoW/IC and commercial satellite bus opportunities, reporting to the Director, CLD Proposal Management.

This full‑time role requires TS/SCI clearance and deep space program experience. The ideal candidate will coordinate cross‑functional teams, enforce schedules and compliance, and drive win strategies while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or writing.
• 10 years of proposal management experience with defense/intelligence exposure.
• Experience across RFIs, RFPs, negotiations, and post‑award kickoffs.
• Familiarity with FAR 15.408, Table 15‑2 for certified data submissions.
• Experience on complex engineering projects or satellite/space missions.
• Experience with TS/SCI/SAP in classified space programs.
• U.S. Citizenship; active TS/SCI clearance or reinstatement eligibility.
• Track record of large DoW/IC proposal wins beyond SBIR/SBA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to translate technical content.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire proposal development process for DoW, IC, and commercial satellite bus pursuits.
• Develop win strategies and communicate key strengths throughout sections.
• Develop and enforce proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and win themes with leadership and teams.
• Serve as central integrator across technical, management, cost, and past performance volumes; ensure Section L/M compliance.
• Lead color team reviews and manage writers, SMEs, and desktop publishing support.
• Support classified proposal efforts, including SCIFs.
• Partner with Business Development and Capture Managers early to shape win strategy and teaming.
• Support debrief analysis and continuous process improvement for the proposal function.

Skills

Communication skills

Proposal management

Technical writing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (engineering/business/writing)

Job description

Vast, headquartered in Long Beach, California, is building next‑generation space stations and space infrastructure. The Proposal Manager leads end‑to‑end proposal lifecycle for high‑value DoW/IC and commercial satellite bus opportunities, reporting to the Director, CLD Proposal Management.

This full‑time role requires TS/SCI clearance and deep space program experience. The ideal candidate will coordinate cross‑functional teams, enforce schedules and compliance, and drive win strategies while