Global Government Launch Services Manager - Active TS/SCI Clearance

Rocket Lab Corporation • Littleton, CO

82d • $115,000 - $175,000

About The Position

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. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or business discipline
• 8+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
• Familiarity with proposal development and business capture
• Understanding of global government space markets
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Company stock or cash incentives
• Discounted stock through Rocket Lab’s Employee Stock Purchase Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees