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Rocket Lab

Business Development Lead - Active TS/SCI Clearance

Rocket Lab, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Global Government Launch Services Lead - Active TS/SCI Clearance

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. The Global Government Launch Services Lead is responsible for capturing government revenue (business development and sales) to enable Rocket Lab’s sustained operations and growth as a company. As the Global Government Launch Services Manager, you will support the management and expansion of key government customer accounts including Electron and Neutron launch vehicles, and Dedicated, Primary Rideshare and Rideshare launch services. What You’ll Get To Do Develop and execute proposal plans, including analyzing RFPs, creating outlines, and building compliance matrices Responsible for executing US Government Launch Services strategy, business development and sales Support proposal development and coordinate mission performance requirements with technical teams Execute winning strategies to rapidly grow new Government business Utilize professional network, business development techniques, and product knowledge to market launch services on the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and mission services Work with the marketing team to formulate strategy for aerospace industry conferences and networking events Identify and capture new US Government customer accounts Maintain up to date government satellite market analysis, keep senior leadership and technical teams abreast of trends & services Host important customers during strategic company events, launches and press announcements You’ll Bring These Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or business discipline 5+ years of experience in the aerospace industry Familiarity with proposal development and business capture Understanding of global government space markets Active TS/SCI clearance These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have Master’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field Progressively higher levels of leadership/management experience Strategic business planning, business development (proposal and capture), and sales experience in aerospace or high-tech industry Additional Requirements Position requires up to 60% domestic and international travel Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing Must be physically able to commute to buildings Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Base Pay Range (D.C. Only): $105,000—$155,000 USD

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