Global Satellite Business Development Director

Vast; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage for employees and/or 

Dental coverage for employees and/or 

Vision coverage for employees and/or 

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Director, Satellite Business Development International to lead commercial and government-focused growth outside the United States across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This full-time, exempt role offers a flexible international location and substantial travel to advance opportunity development and multi-million to hundreds of millions of dollars contracts.

The role demands 12+ years in space business development, a deep understanding of government procurement, and proven

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in space/aerospace business development, sales, capture management, or government/defense contracting.
• Proven success originating and closing contracts with international clients.
• Strong network with executives across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
• Knowledge of space/aerospace value chain and international procurement frameworks (ITAR/EAR).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global international commercial and government market strategy (Europe, Middle East, Asia).
• Lead customer engagement, opportunity identification, and early concept development with international operators and defense entities.
• Oversee proposal development and cross-functional contributions from engineering, finance, legal, and export-control teams.
• Own pipeline development, forecasting, and reporting for international accounts.
• Negotiate and close international contracts, navigating procurement and export-control frameworks.
• Coordinate with Vast’s National Security team on programs involving US government stakeholders.
• Represent Vast at international industry events and deliver executive-level briefings.

Skills

Space business development

Executive relationship building

Contract negotiation

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

Vast is seeking a Director, Satellite Business Development International to lead commercial and government-focused growth outside the United States across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This full-time, exempt role offers a flexible international location and substantial travel to advance opportunity development and multi-million to hundreds of millions of dollars contracts.

The role demands 12+ years in space business development, a deep understanding of government procurement, and proven