Strategic BD Lead for Space & Robotics Proposals

Venturi Astrolab, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible PTO and parental leave

Weekly lunch stipend and on-site meals

Monthly social hour on-site

Job summary

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. seeks a Business Development Specialist to join the Growth team in Hawthorne, CA. You will manage proposal development from pre-solicitation to award, coordinate content with engineering and finance, and help expand contracts across commercial, civil, and defense markets.

This role requires strong writing, planning, and cross‑functional collaboration. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of proposal experience, and solid Office skills; a portfolio of work is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years of proposal or grant work in private or public sector
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan proposal development from pre-solicitation to award
• Write executive summaries and other proposal content
• Guide engineering and other departments to generate proposal content
• Create and present bid and proposal information for executives
• Anticipate future business development efforts and plan accordingly

Skills

Proposal development

Cross-functional communication

Startup experience

Executive storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. seeks a Business Development Specialist to join the Growth team in Hawthorne, CA. You will manage proposal development from pre-solicitation to award, coordinate content with engineering and finance, and help expand contracts across commercial, civil, and defense markets.

This role requires strong writing, planning, and cross‑functional collaboration. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of proposal experience, and solid Office skills; a portfolio of work is