Director, Global Proposals And Us Government Contracts

Summary

Join Planet as the Director, Global Proposals & USG Contracts and contribute to our mission of using space to help life on Earth. This full-time, remote position based in the US involves managing a global proposals team, overseeing US Federal contract management, providing operational support, and building key relationships. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in Federal contracting and proposals management, including expertise in USG contracting, FAR regulations, and proposal development. This role offers a dynamic, collaborative environment within a growing public company. Planet provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation, paid time off, parental leave, and remote work flexibility.

Requirements

• 8+ years of total relevant work experience in Federal contracting and proposals management
• 6+ years of leadership experience, of which 2+ years is supervisory experience
• 5+ years experience in Federal contracts management, including with FAR PART 12 and PART 35 contracts
• Experience managing Federal contract processes from start to finish
• Ability to navigate and review FAR clauses
• Familiar and capable of managing: GSA schedule contracts, System for Award Management (SAM), eMod/eOffer, and CPARS
• Expertise in cost analysis and price reasonableness standards
• Experience preparing and managing RFP/RFI/RFQ responses and white papers
• Experience reviewing and negotiating teaming agreements
• Ability to pull together compliant Transmittal Letters
• Experience analyzing significant or unique contract requirements to ensure compliance with corporate policies, with appropriate legal coordination
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and to manage multiple demands, priorities, and projects simultaneously
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse individuals at all levels of an organization
• Ability to balance risk tolerance and business objectives
• Excellent organization skills and ability to be detail-oriented
• Competency in MS Word, MS Excel, and Salesforce
• Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Manage the proposals team
• Own and execute the US Federal contract management process
• Provide operational support
• Build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Handle negotiations when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in FAR PART 15 contracts
• Experience with Jira ticketing system
• Security clearance
• Paralegal certificate
• Experience with Launch Contracts

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Remote-friendly work environment
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off