Full-Time

National Security Program Management Lead

Posted on 9/26/2024

K2 Space

K2 Space

51-200 employees

Manufactures cost-effective high-capability satellite buses

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$125k - $185kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Proposal Management
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline
  • 5+ years of professional experience in the national security space
  • 4+ years of technical program or project management experience
  • Prior experience supporting proposal and contract management efforts
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience negotiating technical deliverables or scope
  • Active security clearance or the ability and willingness to pursue one
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
Responsibilities
  • Lead proposal efforts for all national security customers including responding to opportunities, scoping contracts, and collaborating with internal stakeholders for technical definitions
  • Nurture and maintain a network of customers, partners, and stakeholders in the national security space
  • Partner with the diverse teams within K2 (engineering, sales, legal, IT, and security) to drive toward spacecraft vehicle readiness, assess change impacts, develop mission CONOPS, and proactively track schedules
  • Communicate with K2 executives, management, and customers about the overall program schedule, and facilitate major customer reviews and deliverables

K2 Space manufactures and sells satellite buses, which are the main structures and systems of satellites, excluding the payload. Their products allow clients to create customized satellites for various missions, including scientific research, commercial communication, and defense. K2 Space differentiates itself from competitors by offering high-capability satellite buses at a lower cost, breaking the traditional link between satellite mass and price. This affordability enables a wider range of organizations, from commercial enterprises to defense agencies, to undertake ambitious space missions that were previously too expensive. The goal of K2 Space is to expand the possibilities for space exploration and development by making advanced satellite technology accessible to more clients.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$66.6M

Headquarters

West Hollywood, California

Founded

2022

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

34%

1 year growth

150%

2 year growth

366%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent $50 million funding positions K2 Space for mega-constellation market dominance by 2025.
  • Secured contracts with U.S. Department of Defense highlight importance in national security.
  • Innovative satellite bus design benefits from interest in modular satellite architectures.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from startups with experienced teams in the satellite industry.
  • Potential delays in launching Mega satellites due to reliance on massive rockets.
  • Dependence on continued funding may be unsustainable if market conditions change.

What makes K2 Space unique

  • K2 Space offers high-capability satellite buses at a fraction of traditional costs.
  • The company breaks the historical correlation between satellite mass and cost.
  • K2 Space's leadership includes SpaceX veterans, providing strategic industry advantages.

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