Senior Proposal Manager I — Space Systems

Job overview

Compensation is $94,000–$130,000 per year. The Senior Proposal Manager I role is onsite at Rocket Lab’s headquarters in Long Beach, CA. in the structured pay fields; the posting separately lists base salary of $94,000–$130,000 and total compensation of $108,000–$153,000, including equity. Rocket Lab builds rockets, spacecraft, and related subsystems, and this role primarily supports Space Systems Business Development with a focus on satellite opportunities. The manager leads proposal planning, development, review, and submission for government and commercial customers. The role coordinates cross-functional contributors and translates technical content into compliant, persuasive proposals that support new business opportunities.

What you'll do

• Analyze RFPs and create proposal plans, outlines, and compliance matrices
• develop proposal strategies and messaging
• write and manage proposal content
• lead kickoff meetings and contributor check-ins
• coordinate with engineering, finance, and legal
• manage templates and reusable content
• conduct quality reviews
• oversee final production and submission
• document lessons learned
• support travel as needed, approximately 10%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior proposal manager

space systems

business development

satellite opportunities

proposal writing

rfp compliance

long beach ca

rocket lab

technical writing

cross-functional teams

travel ~10%

company stock

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company stock and employee stock purchase program with 15% discount
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid vacation, sick time, and 11 holidays
• parental leave
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) match
• additional listed perks.

Why this role

The posting describes company stock, an employee stock purchase program with a 15% discount, and a comprehensive benefits package. Travel is listed as needed at approximately 10%.

About the employer

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