BD Manager - USG

InnoForge; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

InnoForge, a space communications company, is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth with U.S. Government customers and lead capture in complex defense programs.

The role focuses on navigating procurement pathways, building deep relationships with DoD and Intelligence Community stakeholders, and expanding government revenue across space-enabled communications solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience selling into the U.S. Government (IC, DoD, Space Force, Air Force).
• Strong understanding of government procurement pathways (BAAs, OTAs, etc.).
• Experience managing long sales cycles and complex capture processes.
• Background selling hardware, software, or integrated systems into defense or space environments.
• Ability to operate credibly with both technical and procurement stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own revenue growth across U.S. Government customers (DoW/IC).
• Lead capture strategy across BAAs, SBIRs, OTAs, and major contract vehicles.
• Navigate complex government procurement environments and funding pathways.
• Position the company's technology within mission-critical space programs.
• Identify and secure early-stage opportunities through non-traditional contracting routes.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineering, programs, and leadership on proposals and engagements.

Skills

Govt. sales

Capture strategy

Stakeholder mgmt

Defense tech

Job description

Do you have experience selling space-based technologies into the U.S. Government and navigating complex defense procurement pathways?

We e2 809re recruiting a senior Business Development leader for a fast-growing space communications company delivering flight-qualified radio communications systems and end to end comms for satellites and space vehicles. Their products are commercially available, shipping today, and already operating in orbit with multiple launches this year.

The company supports some of the most advanced defense and intelligence space programs, working directly with U.S. Government customers including the DoW and Intelligence Community. Their technology is gaining strong traction across mission-critical communications, where reliability, speed of deployment, and technical credibility are key. As growth accelerates, they are doubling down on government and defense business development.

As a Business Development Manager – Government, you e2 809ll own revenue growth across U.S. Government customers. This is a senior individual-contributor role with clear progression toward building and leading a government BD team. You e2 809ll drive capture strategy, navigate non-traditional procurement pathways, and establish deep relationships across defense and intelligence stakeholders.

What You e2 809ll Be Doing

• Own and grow revenue across DoW and Intelligence Community customers
• Lead capture strategy across BAAs, SBIRs, OTAs, and larger contract vehicles
• Navigate complex government procurement environments and funding pathways
• Position the company2 809s technology within mission-critical communications programs
• Identify and secure early-stage opportunities through non-traditional contracting routes
• Work closely with Sales Engineering, program teams, and leadership on proposals and technical engagements
• Improve on the groundwork set to grow the government BD function as revenue scale

What We e2 809re Looking For

• Proven experience selling into the U.S. Government (IC, DoW inc likes of Space Force, Air Force etc)
• Strong understanding of government procurement pathways (BAAs, OTAs, etc.)
• Experience managing long sales cycles and complex capture processes
• Track record of securing wins across government-funded programs
• Background selling hardware, software, or integrated systems into defense or space environments
• Ability to operate credibly with both technical and procurement stakeholders
• RF, radio, communications, or related technical background preferred

Location

Based in Southern California

Why Join?

• Flight-proven, revenue-generating product already in orbit
• Strong momentum across defense and intelligence customers
• Strategic role with ownership of U.S. Government growth
• Direct access to executive leadership and influence over capture strategy
• Opportunity to build government BD function as the company scales
• Well-funded, growth-stage business investing heavily in expansion