Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Active TS/SCI Clearance Washington, DC Rocket Lab is an end‑to‑end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more. We open access to space for scientific exploration, Earth observation, national security, and new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket is the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered over 230 satellites to orbit. We are developing Neutron, our reusable medium‑lift launch vehicle. Rocket Lab’s Space Systems business designs and builds satellites and payloads, including spacecraft selected for NASA Moon and Mars missions and components on the James Webb Space Telescope. Role Overview Based at Rocket Lab’s Washington, DC site, the Business Development Manager with an active TS/SCI clearance will capture government revenue and enable the company’s growth. The role focuses on managing and expanding key government customer accounts for our launch vehicles and services. What You’ll Get to Do Develop and execute proposal plans, including analyzing RFPs, creating outlines, and building compliance matrices. Execute the 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 and product knowledge to market Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and mission services. Work with marketing to devise strategies for aerospace industry conferences and networking events. Identify and capture new US Government customer accounts. Maintain up-to-date government satellite market analysis and brief senior leadership and technical teams on trends and services. Host important customers during strategic company events, launches, and press announcements. You’ll Bring These Qualifications 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. These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have 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. Additional Requirements Position requires up to 60% domestic and international travel. Specific vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus. Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate a computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing. Must be physically able to commute to company buildings. Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, and moderate levels of noise. Base Pay Range (DC Only) $125,000 - $200,000 USD Benefits The total rewards package includes company equity, a robust benefits program (medical PPO with 100% company‑sponsored HSA, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match). Other perks include a discounted employee stock purchase program and additional discounts. What to Expect We are on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. Our team thrives under pressure, works to tight deadlines, and remains focused on delivering results. We encourage teamwork, maintain our egos at the door, and value relentless innovation and commitment. Equal Employment Opportunity Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Work Location and Clearance Requirements Because of U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), employees must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations. For the Washington, DC office, a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise eligible individual with an active TS/SCI clearance is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr