Senior Proposal Manager, Satellite Opportunities

Job overview

The Senior Proposal Manager, Satellite Opportunities role is onsite in Tucson, AZ, and compensation is not specified. The role supports Rocket Lab’s Space Systems Business Development team, with a focus on satellite opportunities; Rocket Lab builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for space missions. This role develops compliant, persuasive proposals for government and commercial customers to help win new business. It coordinates proposal strategy, content, contributors, quality reviews, and final submissions so proposals meet customer requirements and deadlines.

What you'll do

• Develop proposal plans by analyzing requests for proposals, creating outlines, and building compliance matrices
• collaborate on proposal strategy and messaging
• write and manage compliant proposals and assigned volumes
• lead kickoff meetings and contributor check-ins
• coordinate content with engineering, finance, and legal
• maintain templates and reusable content
• conduct quality reviews
• oversee final production and submission
• document lessons learned and recommend process improvements. Support travel as needed (~10%).

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior proposal manager

satellite opportunities

proposal management

business development

space systems

rfp analysis

technical writing

compliance matrices

cross-functional coordination

tucson az

rocket lab

travel as needed (~10%)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Supports satellite opportunities within Space Systems Business Development; requires 8+ years of proposal management experience and demonstrated success leading proposals valued above $100 million; must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.