Agile Space Industries · 2 weeks ago
Director, Space Defense Strategy Partnerships - Business Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $210K/yr
15+ years expAgile Space Industries is seeking a passionate, talented, and results-driven Director, Space Defense Strategy & Partnerships to join our business development team. The successful candidate will help shape our national security space product offerings and evangelize those products and services to the community while managing and expanding the portfolio of NSS customers and partners.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Be an expert in the NSS architecture and needs including the Space Force, Space Systems Command, and Intelligence Community ambitions as well as the strategies taken by the prime contractors and academia
Determine the most strategically important NSS stakeholders for capability needs that require propulsion systems and propulsion technology development
Build and maintain strong relationships with the key stakeholders within the government agencies, prime contractors, academia, and commercial partners
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the NSS market
Develop and execute strategic plans to grow the customer base and drive revenue growth
Work closely with engineering, product development, and the Chief Commercial Officer (COO) to ensure that Agile is investing in the most strategically valuable product developments and is offering a product suite that will have the largest impact on the NSS ecosystem
Create and implement effective sales strategies to meet or exceed sales targets
Present and promote the company's propulsion products and services to prospective customers and the internal AGILE team
Lead the preparation of proposals, including the coordination of technical, financial, operational, and contractual inputs
Ensure timely and accurate submission of proposals to customers
Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and potential opportunities
Provide insights and recommendations to inform AGILE internal planning and priorities
Work closely with engineering and project management teams to ensure customer requirements are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget
Provide ongoing support to customers, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and effectively
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention
Attend industry conferences and travel to customer and partner organization sites to represent the company, network with potential clients, and stay current on industry developments
Qualification
Required
B.S. or advanced degree in related engineering or technical field
Minimum 15+ years of aerospace related experience
Minimum 5+ years of national security space related mission engineering, space operations, space mission management, or related role
Minimum 2+ years in procurement, sales, business development, or account management with a focus on national security space
In-depth understanding of the role of propulsion systems in the NSS architectures, including key players, market dynamics, and regulatory environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance is required
Effective communicator with strong oral, public speaking, writing, and PowerPoint skills
Strong negotiation and closing skills
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Self-motivated and results oriented
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Schedule must have flexibility to accommodate the tight deadlines and unexpected high-priority tasks associated with aerospace business development
Willingness to travel as needed (25% to 50%)
Collaborative, positive, team player with a willingness to jump in and support team members as needed
Preferred
National security space service or civil servant experience is preferred but not required
Active TS security clearance
Program management experience on space missions or space vehicle development efforts
Experience specifying and procuring propulsion systems for space vehicles
Benefits
Generous health coverage
Dental and vision plans
Flexible Time Off
Parental leave
401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
Company
Agile Space Industries
Agile Space Industries is an aviation and aerospace that specializes in propulsion, test rockets, and space exploration.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$39.69MKey Investors
Lockheed Martin VenturesCaruso VenturesGreenline Ventures
2026-01-02Series Unknown· $21.55M
2024-09-26Convertible Note
2023-06-23Seed· $13M
Leadership Team
Chris Pearson
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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