Director, TS/SCI Space Business Development & Capture

Varda Space; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 243,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Varda Space Industries, Inc. seeks a Director of Business Development & Capture – Advanced Concepts to own strategy and execution for adapting Varda's commercial capabilities to emerging government missions.

This senior role oversees a portfolio from first conversations to award and operates in classified environments. You will shape mission concepts with executive leadership, translate requirements into feasible CONOPS, and position Varda to win in national security space.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in the national security space, hypersonics, or defense aerospace.
• Proven track record owning and winning competitive government pursuits.
• Deep working knowledge of the DoW PPBE process, acquisition pathways, and non-traditional contracting vehicles.
• Current SAP access is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the advanced-concepts government pipeline: define target missions, prioritize pursuits, and set capture strategy.
• Lead identification and qualification of opportunities across DoD and IC customers.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year roadmap for adoption of Varda's capabilities in government missions.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Strong written and verbal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Varda Space Industries, Inc. seeks a Director of Business Development & Capture – Advanced Concepts to own strategy and execution for adapting Varda's commercial capabilities to emerging government missions.

This senior role oversees a portfolio from first conversations to award and operates in classified environments. You will shape mission concepts with executive leadership, translate requirements into feasible CONOPS, and position Varda to win in national security space.