National Security BD Lead — TS/SCI (PAM)

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 164,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory, located in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Program Area Manager to lead national security and defense initiatives. You will build customer relationships, secure major opportunities, and guide multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-impact missions.

The role requires advanced degrees or equivalent experience, proven leadership across the BD lifecycle, and deep knowledge of defense-related processes. Expect on-site collaboration and a track record of successful program execution.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in formulation, implementation, operations and delivery of programs.
• Multidisciplinary knowledge of national defense and space-related processes.
• Extensive business development experience from market development to repeat business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with customer management and JPL task managers to secure new business.
• Secure technology development tasks and major project opportunities with customers.
• Plan, direct resources, schedule, and oversee cost, schedule, and performance.
• Represent JPL at customer and technical interface exchanges and report work status.

Skills

Leadership

BD lifecycle

Systems engineering

Technical development

DoD knowledge

Proposal development

Stakeholder management

Education

PhD in Engineering

MA/MS in related field

BA/BS in related field

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory, located in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Program Area Manager to lead national security and defense initiatives. You will build customer relationships, secure major opportunities, and guide multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-impact missions.

The role requires advanced degrees or equivalent experience, proven leadership across the BD lifecycle, and deep knowledge of defense-related processes. Expect on-site collaboration and a track record of successful program execution.