Proposal Project Manager – Aerospace

About the role

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Project Manager to join its Proposal Development Team. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Director of Proposal Development and be responsible for three primary functions: managing the development of proposals for our commercial spacecraft delivery service and spacecraft systems; developing SoWs, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and other supporting content for use within those proposals; and engaging with customers, partners, and vendors involved in Astrobotic’s proposal process. The ability to work on-site in Pittsburgh is preferred, but remote work will be considered for strong candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage the proposal development process from kickoff through submission for Astrobotic’s proposals to NASA, the DoW, and other government and commercial customers.
• Coordinate the work of cross-functional proposal teams, including engineers/subject matter experts, technical proposal writers, graphic designers, and others by assigning roles, tracking deliverables, and holding regular check-in meetings.
• Develop and manage proposal project schedules, ensuring that all milestones are met up to and including final proposal submission.
• Develop SoWs, schedules, budgets, and risk registers for Astrobotic’s proposals.
• Help write text for PM-related proposal sections, including schedule narratives, pricing justifications, risk and mitigation plans, project management plans, supply chain management plans, facilities descriptions, etc.
• Engage with and manage deliverables from external partners and vendors who are supporting Astrobotic’s proposals.
• Engage with the proposal customer by communicating with the CO, attending industry days virtually or in-person, submitting Q&A, and monitoring solicitation websites and portals.
• Identify, track, and ensure compliance with all proposal requirements.
• Plan and run internal proposal color reviews.
• Help maintain proposal templates, content libraries, and submitted proposal archives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Pursuit of relevant advanced degrees, relevant internships, or other relevant experiences may be considered in lieu of professional experience.
• 4+ years of professional experience with 2+ years of experience in project management.
• Experience managing hardware or software programs within the aerospace industry, or similar work in a related field.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and staggered deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized with a tenacious attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including comfort with ambiguity and concepts that do not yet have firm technical requirements.
• Ability to motivate and influence others, build effective interpersonal relationships, and foster and contribute to a positive and productive team environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently without supervision to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, and other common tools and applications.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supporting government proposals.
• Experience managing technical development for first-of-its-kind products or services.
• Experience in customer or partner engagement within the aerospace industry.
• Experience in vendor / supply chain management within the aerospace industry.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, and Chuze Fitness. No long-term contracts and free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security.
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.