Senior Director, Satellite Business Development

Rocket Lab; Chantilly (VA); Sur place; USD 214 000 - 321 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Equity grant

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

Résumé du poste

Rocket Lab in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Director, Business Development - Civil & Commercial to drive growth in the satellite market. You will identify and engage clients, develop strategic partnerships, and lead efforts to win civil space contracts, coordinating with engineering and operations to tailor solutions.

The role requires leading capture strategies, managing large contracts, and traveling up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in business development, program management, or systems engineering within the aerospace sector.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial acquisition processes, government contracting, and the commercial space landscape.
• Proven track record of securing large (> $20M) contracts and managing strategic relationships within the aerospace industry.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Ability to support frequent domestic and international travel (up to 50%).

Responsabilités

• Lead business development initiatives focused on satellite solutions for civil and commercial applications.
• Develop and execute capture strategies for securing large commercial or civil space contracts.
• Engage with key customer stakeholders to build and maintain long-term relationships.
• 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.
• Create new business opportunities and relationships by presenting Rocket Lab’s capabilities/experience to provide satellite solutions.
• Lead and/or participate in proposal activities, including content for new business.
• Develop strong relationships across all levels of the business to ensure alignment, efficiency, and collaboration.
• Represent Rocket Lab at industry conferences and customer meetings.
• Travel as needed for business opportunities.

Connaissances

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Description du poste

Rocket Lab in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Director, Business Development - Civil & Commercial to drive growth in the satellite market. You will identify and engage clients, develop strategic partnerships, and lead efforts to win civil space contracts, coordinating with engineering and operations to tailor solutions.

The role requires leading capture strategies, managing large contracts, and traveling up to 50%.