Indo-Pacific Defense Strategy & Partnerships Director

Varda Space Industries; Honolulu (HI); Presencial; USD 200.000 - 235.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Varda Space Industries seeks a Director of Indo-Pacific Defense Strategy & Business Development, based in Honolulu. You will architect Varda's presence across the Indo-Pacific, engaging with USPACOM commands, allied nations, and domestic partners to shape defense programs and capture opportunities.

You will drive engagement from first conversation to contract, coordinating with PACFLT, USARPAC, PACAF, SPACEFOR-PACOM, and MARFORPAC, while translating requirements into winning proposals and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, international relations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in DoD aerospace, defense technology, or international strategic development.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Honolulu, HI.
• Active TS/SCI clearance, or ability to be fast-tracked for one.
• U.S. Citizenship required (ITAR compliance)
• Demonstrated ability to manage defense solicitations end-to-end, including international contract nuances
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including white papers and strategic policy recommendations for senior military leadership
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time throughout the Pacific Rim and the continental U.S.

Responsabilidades

• Command Engagement: be the primary contact for Honolulu-based commands and align capabilities with theater requirements.
• Allied Nation Defense Sales: identify, qualify, and close new business with Pacific Rim partners.
• Market Architecture: engage with DoD and international ministries to integrate reentry testbeds in regional exercises.
• Proposal & Capture Leadership: lead domestic and international solicitations from white papers to final proposals.
• Technical Advocacy: translate INDOPACOM requirements into theater-specific solutions.
• Stakeholder Relations: build a robust pipeline with US and international defense leads.
• Theater Visibility: represent Varda at regional forums and policy conversations.

Conocimientos

Strong written and verbal comms

Defense solicitations end-to-end

Travel readiness 50%

Educación

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, international relations, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Varda Space Industries seeks a Director of Indo-Pacific Defense Strategy & Business Development, based in Honolulu. You will architect Varda's presence across the Indo-Pacific, engaging with USPACOM commands, allied nations, and domestic partners to shape defense programs and capture opportunities.

You will drive engagement from first conversation to contract, coordinating with PACFLT, USARPAC, PACAF, SPACEFOR-PACOM, and MARFORPAC, while translating requirements into winning proposals and