# Proposal Manager, Special and Commercial Programs at Vast

- Company: Vast
- What the company does: Progress is impossible without change, and at VAST, we're doing things differently. We are pushing the boundaries of what has long been deemed impossible. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://vast.space
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-30
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/vast/jobs/4713565006?gh_jid=4713565006
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vast-proposal-manager-special-and-commercial-programs/

## About the role

Vast is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager reporting to the Director, CLD Proposal Management, to lead proposal development for our high-power satellite bus in support of our Special Programs and Commercial Programs. This role is central to our growth strategy, owning the end-to-end proposal lifecycle for high-value opportunities with the Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC), Space Force, and commercial satellite customers.

## What they're looking for

- 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
- 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 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

Tags: Mission Management