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Director, Lunar Programs

Vast · Houston, Texas, United States; Long Beach, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Posted 27 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
27 days
Vast's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
35% of Vast's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vast
low
0 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
Hiring momentum
259 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.

About this role

The Director of Lunar Programs at Vast will lead business development efforts focused on NASA's lunar initiatives, including customer engagement, opportunity development, and partnership efforts. This role involves collaborating with various internal teams to align NASA's needs with Vast's lunar system development, preparing strategic briefings, and monitoring NASA's budget and priorities. The director will also build relationships with international partners and represent Vast at industry events.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, aerospace, business, or a related field
  • 8+ years of relevant experience including substantial work in agency business development, capture management, civil space programs, or government contracting
  • Deep understanding of procurement and contract structures, including IDIQ, OTA, FFP, CPFF, Space Act Agreements
  • Excellent communication, analytical, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong technical understanding and ability to communicate complex systems to agency and civil space audiences
  • Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple efforts simultaneously in a fast paced environment

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in engineering, science, business, or a space policy discipline
  • Experience working with NASA Headquarters, Johnson Space Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, Kennedy Space Center, the Artemis program, or similar organizations
  • Strong understanding of the flexible acquisition and partnership approaches NASA uses to explore new technologies, support research and experimentation, and rapidly evaluate emerging commercial capabilities
  • Demonstrated experience leading efforts that secured major programs or awards, including strategy, teaming, and proposal
  • Ability to work with sensitive or controlled program information

What you get

  • Base salary varies depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand
  • Company equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability insurance

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed for other locations outside California
  • Travel requirement of up to 30%
  • Role involves working with sensitive or controlled program information

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Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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