Senior Director, Business Development - Satellites (TS/SCI Clearance)Posted today
The opportunity
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine.
What you'll do
Lead business development initiatives focused on satellite solutions for defense applications
Develop and execute capture strategies for securing large defense or civil: space contracts, including those with government agencies and prime contractors
Engage with key customer stakeholders to build and maintain long-term: relationships, ensuring Rocket Lab’s solutions align with their evolving needs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare and deliver compelling: proposals that meet customer requirements and win new business
Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform and adapt our business development strategies
Grow existing business opportunities and nurture relationships with existing: customers to develop additional business opportunities
What they're looking for
- Create new business opportunities and relationships by presenting Rocket: Lab’s capabilities/experience to provide satellite solutions – including bus offerings and complete satellites to meet mission requirements
- Lead and/or participate in proposal activities, including generation of: technical, management, cost, schedule, and proposal content for new business
- Develop strong relationships across all levels of the business to ensure: alignment, efficiency, and collaboration, including coordinating with stakeholders
- Represent Rocket Lab at industry conferences and customer meetings
