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Apex manufactures satellite buses (spacecraft platforms) at scale for the commercial space industry. As a Bid Manager, you will drive business growth by leading internal teams to produce high-quality proposals that win contracts across US Government, Commercial, and International Government markets.
You will manage the entire proposal response lifecycle from RFx receipt through submission, including technical, cost/price, schedule, and compliance components. Key responsibilities include: managing RFI/RFP responses, overseeing and quarterbacking the complete response process, developing comprehensive compliance matrices, communicating with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, BD, contracts), creating response schedules that balance efficiency and quality, and ensuring all deliverables meet established guidelines and quality standards.
You will work in a fast-paced environment requiring independent decision-making, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines. Success requires meticulous attention to detail, proactive planning, exceptional written and verbal communication, and the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
The role requires 2+ years of experience in project management, proposal coordination, or executive assistant roles supporting US government or sophisticated aerospace & defense customers. You must have experience working with cross-functional teams under pressure, solid writing and editing skills, and be coachable and team-oriented. Direct experience in spacecraft or spacecraft-adjacent markets is a plus. U.S. Person status is required due to access to export-controlled data.
Apex is a well-funded ($500M+) fast-growing startup offering competitive compensation, equity, comprehensive benefits including 100% company-paid healthcare, 15-20+ days vacation, 10 paid holidays, 8 weeks paid parental leave, 401(k) matching, catered lunches, and a vibrant office culture in Playa Vista with flexibility for work-life integration.
