Rocket Lab · 2 hours ago
Business Development Manager - Active TS/SCI Clearance
Littleton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Business Development Manager is responsible for capturing government revenue and managing key government customer accounts to support the company’s growth and operations.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Required
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
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
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
Company stock
Cash incentives
Discounted stock through Rocket Lab’s Employee Stock Purchase Program
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401(k) retirement plan options
Paid vacation
Holidays, and sick leave
Paid parental leave
Other discounts and perks
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey 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
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2025-12-28
2025-12-26
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