Business Development Lead/Manager, Launch
About The Role
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. 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.
Business Development Lead/Manager, Launch
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 and launch market analysis to keep senior leadership and technical teams abreast of trends & services
Host important customers during strategic company events, launches and press announcements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business discipline
U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
5+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
Familiarity with proposal development and business capture
Understanding of global government space markets
Ability to travel up to 60% (domestic and international)
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business discipline
U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
8+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
Familiarity with proposal development and business capture
Understanding of global government space markets
Ability to travel up to 60% (domestic and international)
What To Expect
We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.
Important Information
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.