SpaceX · 1 week ago
Government Sales Manager (Department of War)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking a Government Sales Manager to support Starshield communications capabilities for the Department of War, responsible for setting sales strategy, pricing, and capturing sales for national security use.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and drive sales efforts and results within the Department of War
Dive deep into complex customer markets to identify trends, insights and opportunities for SpaceX to pursue
Engage with end users to understand alternative technical solutions
Represent SpaceX, including travel to customer site locations as needed, at technical exchange meetings, program reviews, conferences, etc
Support regular senior level engagement, both internally to SpaceX and with customer leadership
Develop and maintain authoritative data sources to inform pricing models and market size estimates
Support development of complex proposals including pricing, strategy, and win themes
Actively collaborate with engineering, customer ops, finance, and other internal business units to drive sales results and efficiency
Reconcile divergent demands of multiple stakeholders in a fast work environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience with data driven decision-making, strategy, data analysis, and/or forecasting
2+ years of experience in business development, US Government acquisition, and/or finance
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
Master's degree in a technical discipline or an MBA
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Direct experience with government communications systems
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills in a team environment
Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to assess market trends that indicate business opportunities several years in the future
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
Strong background in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of the Department of War (DoW) acquisition process
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
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Elon Musk
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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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