Director of Space Business Growth & Proposals

Orbit Fab, Inc.; Lafayette (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbit Fab is seeking a Business Development leader to drive commercial, civil, and government opportunities. You will manage capture and proposals, perform market analyses, and cultivate relationships across government and industry to position Orbit Fab as a leader in orbital refueling and servicing.

The role emphasizes strategic growth, collaboration with BD and Advanced Programs, and active participation in industry events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of business development experience in a professional environment.
• Minimum 5 years of previous experience working within the aerospace or space industry.
• Proven experience leading proposal development and capture management processes.
• Associate's degree in relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to think strategically and identify opportunities that align with the company’s mission and long-term goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to create clear, compelling business documents.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 30% of time for customer meetings, conferences, and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead capture management and proposal activities including writing, editing, coordination, and submission for commercial, civil, and government opportunities.
• Work directly with the Business Development and Advanced Programs teams to execute strategic growth objectives
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis and assessments to inform business strategy
• Research, monitor, and analyze federal and state government opportunities while developing targeted messaging strategies
• Develop and support business development initiatives across commercial, civil government, and federal contracting markets
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, commercial companies, and industry influencers. Understand customer needs and translate them into actionable business opportunities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and product development, to ensure alignment between business development activities and company capabilities.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.

Skills

5+ years business development

5+ years aerospace/space industry

Proposal development & capture

Strategic thinking

Written and verbal communication

Fast-paced environment

Travel availability 30%

Government/DoD experience (nice-tohave

Satellite integration experience (nice

MBA (nice-tohave)

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Orbit Fab is seeking a Business Development leader to drive commercial, civil, and government opportunities. You will manage capture and proposals, perform market analyses, and cultivate relationships across government and industry to position Orbit Fab as a leader in orbital refueling and servicing.

The role emphasizes strategic growth, collaboration with BD and Advanced Programs, and active participation in industry events.