Remote Executive Director, National Security Space Growth

Pace Industries, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 189,164 - 260,119; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space in the United States seeks a Director of Business Development for National Security Space, requiring Top Secret clearance. You will lead enterprise BD strategy, manage major pursuits, and align capabilities with national security objectives.

This role demands 20+ years in the NS space, strong leadership across diverse teams, and the ability to translate market dynamics into growth. Domestic travel is occasional; compensation reflects senior leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and full-scope polygraph.
• 20+ years in the National Security industry, including 10+ years in program management and contracts > $100M annually.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a space-related field; MBA preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition strategies, processes, and contract vehicles.
• Experience across the system development lifecycle, from concept design to deployment.
• Proven success in capturing, organizing, producing, delivering, and winning competitive proposals.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to organize, coordinate, and lead diverse teams (program management, technical, and business development) through the capture and proposal process.
• Must be able to occasionally travel to domestic locations to support capture and business development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Build enterprise-level business development strategy across multiple divisions, markets, and regions.
• Lead functional areas within BD, including strategic accounts and capability portfolios.
• Develop strategic and tactical BD plans aligned with corporate strategy and competitive intelligence.
• Direct pursuit strategies, resource allocation, and market positioning with impact.
• Mentor and develop senior BD leaders to ensure capability and succession.
• Oversee strategic partnerships and alliances to create opportunities and access.
• Drive innovative business models to capture new markets and expansion.
• Interact with executive leadership on growth, strategy, and competitive stance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive engagement

Business development strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/space-related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Sierra Space in the United States seeks a Director of Business Development for National Security Space, requiring Top Secret clearance. You will lead enterprise BD strategy, manage major pursuits, and align capabilities with national security objectives.

This role demands 20+ years in the NS space, strong leadership across diverse teams, and the ability to translate market dynamics into growth. Domestic travel is occasional; compensation reflects senior leadership responsibilities.