Global Government Launch Services Lead
Based out of Rocket Lab's site in Washington, D.C., the Global Government Launch Services Lead is responsible for capturing government revenue (business development and sales) to enable Rocket Lab's sustained operations and growth as a company. As the Global Government Launch Services Manager, you will support the management and expansion of key government customer accounts including Electron and Neutron launch vehicles, and Dedicated, Primary Rideshare and Rideshare launch services.
What you'll get to do :
- 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
You'll bring these qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or business discipline5+ years of experience in the aerospace industryFamiliarity with proposal development and business captureUnderstanding of global government space marketsActive TS / SCI clearanceThese qualifications would be nice to have :
Master's degree in business, engineering, or a related fieldProgressively higher levels of leadership / management experienceStrategic business planning, business development (proposal and capture), and sales experience in aerospace or high-tech industryAdditional requirements :
Position requires up to 60% domestic and international travelSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focusRegularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writingMust be physically able to commute to buildingsOccasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise