Proposal Manager, Special and Commercial Programs
Role overview
Job description
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite , a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo. Headquartered in Long Beach, California , and w
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- Source: Vast's official careers site (via Greenhouse) · last confirmed on the source 29 Oct 2026
- Posted 15 Sept 2026
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What they are looking for
Skills & requirements
Qualification
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
Department · Mission Management
Hiring company
Vast
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