Director of Business Development

EVONA; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is seeking a Director of Civil Space Sales to expand our presence in the US civil space market from San Francisco. You will build relationships with NASA, NOAA and national laboratories, shaping missions and identifying opportunities across government space programmes.

You will combine sector knowledge with commercial insight to engage senior government stakeholders, drive capture strategies, and lead proposals and briefings.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience across government business development, engineering, programme management or corporate strategy.
• Knowledge of satellite systems, space science, weather missions or space architectures.
• Strong understanding of the US civil space market, including NASA, NOAA and relevant government programmes.
• Existing relationships within the US civil space community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen relationships with NASA, NOAA, national laboratories and other civil space organisations.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with government space mission priorities.
• Engage senior government decision-makers to understand future requirements and influence programme development.
• Support the development of capture strategies, proposals, technical briefings and responses to government requests for information.
• Monitor government programme budgets, procurement activity, policy developments and upcoming opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, programme management and commercial teams to align technical capabilities with customer requirements.
• Identify strategic industry partnerships to strengthen market positioning and expand opportunities.
• Represent the business at relevant conferences, industry associations and government events.

Skills

Gov't business development

Satellite systems knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences

Job description

Director of Civil Space Sales - Hybrid | San Francisco, CA - Satellite Technology

We are working with an innovative space technology company seeking a Director of Civil Space Sales to help expand its presence across the US Government civil space market.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in developing relationships, shaping future space missions and identifying new business opportunities with organisations including NASA, NOAA and national laboratories.

The successful candidate will combine a strong understanding of the civil space sector with commercial awareness, technical knowledge and the ability to engage senior government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen relationships with NASA, NOAA, national laboratories and other civil space organisations.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with government space mission priorities.
• Engage senior government decision-makers to understand future requirements and influence programme development.
• Support the development of capture strategies, proposals, technical briefings and responses to government requests for information.
• Monitor government programme budgets, procurement activity, policy developments and upcoming opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, programme management and commercial teams to align technical capabilities with customer requirements.
• Identify strategic industry partnerships to strengthen market positioning and expand opportunities.
• Represent the business at relevant conferences, industry associations and government events.

Key Requirements

• 8+ years of experience across government business development, engineering, programme management or corporate strategy.
• Knowledge of satellite systems, space science, weather missions or space architectures.
• Strong understanding of the US civil space market, including NASA, NOAA and relevant government programmes.
• Existing relationships within the US civil space community.
• Experience developing relationships with government stakeholders, industry partners and senior decision-makers.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes, mission development and space industry opportunities.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences or a related technical discipline.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.
• Current or previous TS/SCI clearance, or eligibility to obtain one.

This role would suit an established civil space business development professional who understands how government space programmes are developed, funded and awarded.

You will have the opportunity to influence future missions, build relationships across the civil space community and contribute directly to the growth of an ambitious space technology business.

If you have experience working with NASA, NOAA or the wider US civil space sector and are looking for a commercially focused leadership opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.