Senior Space Proposals Manager

Rocket Lab; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager I to craft compliant, compelling proposals for US and international customers. You will lead cross-functional teams with BD, engineering, finance and legal to deliver high-quality responses to RFPs and ensure timely submission.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in proposal management, with the ability to obtain a security clearance and a track record of winning large-value opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical, management, or business discipline.
• 5+ 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 translating complex information into clear language.
• Project management experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve proposal objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proposal plans, including analyzing RFPs, outlines, and compliance matrices.
• Collaborate with BD Manager/Director to craft winning strategies and messaging.
• Write and manage compliant, high-quality proposals addressing RFP requirements.
• Lead proposal kick-off meetings and regular check-ins with contributors.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather content for proposals.
• Create and manage proposal templates, reusable content, and visuals.
• Conduct quality reviews for grammar, consistency, and formatting.
• Oversee final production and submission on time.

Skills

Technical writing

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Large-scale proposals

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

SharePoint

Job description

Rocket Lab in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager I to craft compliant, compelling proposals for US and international customers. You will lead cross-functional teams with BD, engineering, finance and legal to deliver high-quality responses to RFPs and ensure timely submission.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in proposal management, with the ability to obtain a security clearance and a track record of winning large-value opportunities.