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Rocket Lab · 5 hours ago

Business Development Lead - Active TS/SCI Clearance

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Business Development Lead is responsible for capturing government revenue and managing key government customer accounts to support Rocket Lab's growth.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
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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

Qualification

Business developmentProposal developmentAerospace industry experienceGovernment space marketsActive TS/SCI clearanceStrategic planningSales experienceLeadership experience

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts

Company

Rocket Lab

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Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.98B
Key Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M

Leadership Team

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Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
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Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
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