Director, National Security Space Growth & Partnerships

Sierra Space; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 208,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking aDirector of Business Development for National Security Space (NSS) to secure high-value contracts with military and intelligence space agencies. You will architect enterprise growth strategies, build a multi-million to billion-dollar pipeline, and lead major pursuit campaigns while aligning with corporate objectives.

The role requires liaising with DoD/USSF/Intelligence Community, managing substantial budgets, and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver space-domain

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience with significant leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent).
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices relevant to business development.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills with demonstrated success in managing significant budgets.

Responsibilities

• Build out and be responsible for establishing a comprehensive NSS capture strategy and tactical business plan for a specific division, program or function at the group level; identify and implement the steps needed to execute on the strategy across market segments ensuring alignment with overall corporate objectives, market analysis and competitive intelligence, lead full-lifecycle capture management to secure critical defense contracts for that group, including shaping requirements before requests for proposals (RFPs) are received.
• Maintain active networks and establish and maintain trusting relationships with key decision‑makers across the Department of Defense (DoD), USSF, and intelligence agencies to ensure mission responsiveness and customer intimacy.
• Participate with executive level management on strategic matters related to business growth and objectives for the organization, including target markets, growth rates, and competitive positioning.
• Negotiate teaming agreements and establish strategic partnerships with agile mission partners and research institutions that create significant business opportunities and market access across multiple segments.
• Embody company culture and great leadership; serve as a catalyst for change in business development approaches and client engagement strategies.
• Partner with internal engineering, software, and astrodynamics teams to architect technical space solutions tailored to classified mission sets.
• Lead the professional development and provide mentoring of subordinates to ensure capabilities match strategic needs for successful operation of assigned business development areas, customer relationships as well as succession planning for critical business development roles.
• Be accountable for meeting financial plans, goals and schedules for business development activities, maintaining a consistent focus on value creation, win rates and return on investment for pursuit resources.
• Uphold and model company values, hold others accountable to values in all business development activities, strategic decisions and customer interactions.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

DoD/IC coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Sierra Space is seeking aDirector of Business Development for National Security Space (NSS) to secure high-value contracts with military and intelligence space agencies. You will architect enterprise growth strategies, build a multi-million to billion-dollar pipeline, and lead major pursuit campaigns while aligning with corporate objectives.

The role requires liaising with DoD/USSF/Intelligence Community, managing substantial budgets, and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver space-domain