Senior Proposal Manager - Space Systems

Rocket Lab; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab, based in Tucson, AZ, seeks an experienced Senior Proposal Manager II to lead high-value proposals for US and international customers. You will manage proposal plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, and craft compelling, compliant submissions that win missions in the Space Systems Business Development area.

The role emphasizes technical writing expertise, project leadership, and strategic messaging to address complex RFPs while delivering on tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical, management, or business discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in proposal management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Demonstrated success leading proposals with values greater than $100 million.
• Technical writing expertise to translate complex information into clear, persuasive language.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proposal plans, including analyzing RFPs and building compliance matrices.
• Collaborate with leadership to craft winning proposal strategies and messaging.
• Write and manage compliant, high-quality proposals aligned with RFP requirements.
• Lead proposal kick-off meetings and ensure timelines are met.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather and refine proposal content.
• Create and manage proposal templates and visuals like charts and infographics.
• Oversee final production and submission to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Proposal management

Technical writing

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Rocket Lab, based in Tucson, AZ, seeks an experienced Senior Proposal Manager II to lead high-value proposals for US and international customers. You will manage proposal plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, and craft compelling, compliant submissions that win missions in the Space Systems Business Development area.

The role emphasizes technical writing expertise, project leadership, and strategic messaging to address complex RFPs while delivering on tight timelines.