Director, Space Defense BD & Strategy (Remote)

SAIC; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a growth-driven, strategic leader to oversee business development in the Defense Space Market, focusing on USSF opportunities and Space Battle Management/C2 growth.

Reporting to the VP of Defense/Civil Space Business Development and Strategy, you will drive strategy, capture efforts, and customer engagement for SAIC’s Space Vision with US Space Force. Remote-work is possible, with preference for DMV, CO, and CA.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in space business development, including strategy, pipeline, capture and proposals.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical or business field.
• Existing network with US Space Force, US Air Force, Space Development Agency and other DoD agencies.
• Proven track record leading teams in capture strategy and proposal development.
• Top Secret clearance eligibility and strong communication skills.
• Experience with FAR-based solicitations and BD best practices (Shipley, BD-CMMI).

Responsibilities

• Pipeline development to align with Air Force, Space, and Intel goals.
• Shape and execute long-term growth strategies in Space C2 and mission integration.
• Develop teaming, price-to-win, capture plans, win tactics, and value propositions.
• Foster internal and external collaboration to integrate SAIC space solutions.
• Build high-level partnerships with government and industry decision-makers.
• Strengthen SAIC's brand through thought leadership and market visibility.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Customer engagement

Proposal development

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in technical or business field

Job description

SAIC is seeking a growth-driven, strategic leader to oversee business development in the Defense Space Market, focusing on USSF opportunities and Space Battle Management/C2 growth.

Reporting to the VP of Defense/Civil Space Business Development and Strategy, you will drive strategy, capture efforts, and customer engagement for SAIC’s Space Vision with US Space Force. Remote-work is possible, with preference for DMV, CO, and CA.