Head of Commercial Space Growth

Katalyst Space; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 199,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options & equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Catered lunches

Job summary

Katalyst, an American technology company in the DC area focused on dynamic space operations, seeks a senior business development professional to drive strategic partnerships and commercial growth. You will manage relationships with satellite operators, manufacturers, and mission providers, shaping opportunities and leading negotiations.

The role requires strong writing and executive communication, ability to work across engineering and program teams, and a willingness to work extended hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in commercial business development, partnerships, strategy, or similar roles in space tech.
• Experience at a high-growth space/tech company with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and lead strategic relationships across the space ecosystem.
• Develop account and market strategies for priority commercial segments.
• Shape opportunities by linking customer needs to Katalyst solutions and business cases.
• Own business development strategy from qualification to contract and execution.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Programs, and Finance to align commitments with strategy.
• Lead customer briefings, proposals, and negotiations with precision and credibility.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Business development

Contract negotiations

Proposal writing

Customer engagement

Executive communication

Technical fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Technical/engineering/business background

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Katalyst, an American technology company in the DC area focused on dynamic space operations, seeks a senior business development professional to drive strategic partnerships and commercial growth. You will manage relationships with satellite operators, manufacturers, and mission providers, shaping opportunities and leading negotiations.

The role requires strong writing and executive communication, ability to work across engineering and program teams, and a willingness to work extended hours.