Remote: Strategic Space Initiatives Leader

SES Space & DEFENSE; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SES Space & Defense is seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager, Space Initiatives, to lead growth in sovereign space capabilities for U.S. Government and allied nations.

The role centers on shaping strategy, identifying opportunities, and driving capture for end-to-end space and network solutions. The candidate will collaborate with customers, partners, engineering teams, and executive leadership to translate evolving mission needs into viable business opportunities, supporting long-term

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Business, Communications, or related field required or equivalent.
• Advanced degree preferred for leadership roles in national security space programs.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in satellite, telecommunications, or space industry.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required with ongoing eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Position SES Space & Defense as a leader within the Sovereign Space market.
• Lead programs delivering end-to-end space-based network and satellite solutions.
• Support proposal development through RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs during capture.
• Develop relationships with US Government organizations, industry partners, and vendors.
• Perform government market analyses and forecast market trends in SATCOM and space domains.
• Identify opportunities and align SES strategies with government objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to pursue strategic alliances and ventures.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Customer engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

CRM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Business, Communications, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

SES Space & Defense is seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager, Space Initiatives, to lead growth in sovereign space capabilities for U.S. Government and allied nations.

The role centers on shaping strategy, identifying opportunities, and driving capture for end-to-end space and network solutions. The candidate will collaborate with customers, partners, engineering teams, and executive leadership to translate evolving mission needs into viable business opportunities, supporting long-term