Aerospace Strategy & Partnerships Director

COMM - Office of Strategic Industries & Innovation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

DIRECTOR OF AEROSPACE role in Maryland's Department of Commerce seeks a senior leader to act as SME and advocate for the aerospace sector. The incumbent will collaborate with public and private partners to expand economic impact across space, aviation, and advanced mobility domains.

Responsibilities include driving innovation, commercialization, and providing operational support to the Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission, aligning diverse stakeholders toward strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field (aerospace, astronomy, physics, mathematics, engineering, chemistry, geology).
• Ten years of industrial, business, or economic development experience in a STEM-related field including commercialization, strategic planning, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert and advocate for Maryland's aerospace industry.
• Build relationships with public and private sector partners to grow economic impact across space, aviation, advanced air mobility, and uncrewed systems.
• Provide operational support to the Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission.

Education

Advanced degree in STEM-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Office Suite

Job description

DIRECTOR OF AEROSPACE role in Maryland's Department of Commerce seeks a senior leader to act as SME and advocate for the aerospace sector. The incumbent will collaborate with public and private partners to expand economic impact across space, aviation, and advanced mobility domains.

Responsibilities include driving innovation, commercialization, and providing operational support to the Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission, aligning diverse stakeholders toward strategic outcomes.