Senior Director, Business Development — National Security

Job overview

The Senior Director, Business Development — National Security role is onsite at Rocket Lab’s Chantilly, VA site. Compensation is not specified in the posting. Rocket Lab builds rockets, spacecraft, and related systems, and this role supports its Business Development team. The director drives growth in satellite solutions, primarily for national security customers. The role develops customer relationships and capture strategies, coordinates proposals with internal teams, and pursues contracts that expand the company’s market presence.

What you'll do

• Lead business development for satellite defense solutions
• develop capture strategies for government and prime-contractor contracts
• engage customer stakeholders
• coordinate proposals with cross-functional teams
• monitor industry and competitor activity
• grow existing opportunities and develop new relationships
• represent Rocket Lab at conferences and customer meetings
• travel as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior director

business development

national security

satellite solutions

defense

ts/sci clearance

chantilly va

rocket lab

government contracts

capture strategy

proposal development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) options
• paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• paid parental leave
• possible company stock or cash incentives
• employee stock purchase program and other discounts.

Why this role

Requires an active TS/SCI clearance and supports national security satellite opportunities.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.