Aerospace Growth & Strategy Director

State of Maryland - COMM - Office of Strategic Industries & Innovation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Commerce seeks a Director of Aerospace to drive growth in Maryland’s aerospace sector, serving as the subject matter expert, spokesperson, and advocate for the state’s strategic aerospace initiatives.

You will analyze national and global trends, engage with space, aviation, unmanned systems sectors, and coordinate with partners to promote innovation, startup formation, and capital attraction in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field.
• Ten years of industrial, business, or economic development experience with governance, budgeting, and strategic planning within a STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth of Maryland’s aerospace sector as a core economic driver.
• Serve as SME, spokesperson, and advocate for the aerospace industry.
• Collaborate with federal agencies, universities, industry, and investors to expand opportunities.

Skills

Aerospace industry knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Maryland Department of Commerce seeks a Director of Aerospace to drive growth in Maryland’s aerospace sector, serving as the subject matter expert, spokesperson, and advocate for the state’s strategic aerospace initiatives.

You will analyze national and global trends, engage with space, aviation, unmanned systems sectors, and coordinate with partners to promote innovation, startup formation, and capital attraction in Maryland.