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Rocket Lab Corporation

Builds rockets, satellites and space components

Senior Proposal Manager 1

Proposal ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLong Beach, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a technical, management, or business discipline is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in proposal management is required.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.
  • Demonstrated success leading proposals valued at more than $100 million is required.
  • Technical writing expertise is required, including the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and persuasive language for different audiences.
  • Project management experience is required, including managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve proposal objectives is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute proposal plans, including analyzing requests for proposals, creating outlines, and building compliance matrices.
  • Collaborate with the Business Development Manager and/or Director to craft proposal strategies and develop compelling messaging.
  • Write and manage compliant, high-quality proposals that address request-for-proposal requirements.
  • Take responsibility for specific proposal volumes, ensuring they are well-written, compliant, and aligned with the overall strategy.
  • Lead proposal kick-off meetings and facilitate regular contributor check-ins to ensure timelines are met.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, including engineering, finance, and legal, to gather and refine proposal content.
  • Create and manage proposal templates, reusable content, and visual elements such as charts, tables, and infographics.
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews for grammar, consistency, and formatting.
  • Oversee final production and submission to ensure proposals are delivered on time and meet customer requirements.
  • Document lessons learned and recommend process improvements for future proposals.
  • Support travel as needed, approximately 10%.

Desired Qualifications

  • An active U.S. security clearance is preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, is preferred.
  • Experience using Salesforce and SharePoint is preferred.
  • A background in organizational effectiveness and operations, including implementing best practices, is preferred.
  • Experience with proposal frameworks and methodologies is preferred.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard proposal processes such as Shipley or APMP is preferred.
  • Familiarity with International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations is preferred.
  • Aerospace or defense industry experience, including understanding the competitive landscape, customer base, and technology trends in the aerospace or satellite industry, is preferred.
  • The ability to present proposal concepts and strategies effectively to internal stakeholders, including team members and leadership, is preferred.
  • The ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders, including engineers, leadership, and cross-functional team members, is preferred.

About the Company

Rocket Lab Corporation

Builds rockets, satellites and space components

Rocket Lab builds and launches rockets, designs satellites and sells spacecraft components for commercial operators, governments and defense customers. Its Electron rocket carries small satellites on dedicated missions, while its Space Systems business supplies complete spacecraft and the hardware and software needed to operate them. Customers pay for launch services, satellite development, component sales and mission support, giving the group business beyond sending its own rockets into space. The company is developing Neutron, a larger reusable rocket intended for constellation deployment and other heavier missions. Rocket Lab's operating business began in 2006 and the group is headquartered in Long Beach, California.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Founded
2006

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