Proposal Manager, Special and Commercial Programs
Core
Lead end-to-end proposal development for high-power satellite bus pursuits targeting the Department of War, Intelligence Community, Space Force, and commercial customers.
Role type
Senior Proposal Manager (Defense/Intelligence/Commercial)
Builds
Proposal narratives, win strategies, and compliance packages for classified and commercial space hardware programs.
Domain
Space systems, satellite bus architecture, Defense and Intelligence Community contracting
Required skills
Proposal lifecycle management, win strategy development, FAR 15.408 compliance, TS/SCI clearance, classified environment operations, satellite mission systems knowledge, cross-functional team leadership, cost/price data certification, debrief analysis (via careerplan.io/jobs/4713565006-proposal-manager-special-and-commercial-programs-at-vast)
Preferred skills
Large-scale proposal wins ($100M+), SCIF management, aerospace engineering background, spaceflight hardware regulations expertise
Technologies
FAR, SCIF, GPS/PNT, Space Control, Space Domain Awareness
Responsibilities
Lead entire proposal development process for DoW, IC, and commercial pursuits; Develop win strategies and key strengths; Enforce proposal schedules and compliance matrices; Integrate technical, management, cost, and past performance volumes; Lead color team reviews and manage proposal teams; Support classified proposal efforts in SCIFs; Partner with Business Development on capture strategy; Support debrief analysis and process improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
