Senior Space Programs BD Lead

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 163,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA seeks a Program Area Manager in the National Programs Office to lead US Space Force and national defense business development.

You will direct resources, manage proposals, and build enduring customer relationships to win new work, while ensuring cost, schedule, and performance adherence.

This role requires TS clearance and experience across the BD lifecycle, from market development to negotiations and delivery.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SSBI within 5 years.
• Experience leading business development across full lifecycle.
• Proven ability to manage complex customer and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Secure technology development tasks and major project opportunities with customers.
• Direct resources, schedule, and oversight to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Report work status and represent JPL in customer and technical exchanges.
• Lead the NPO BD team to improve processes and win new business.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Project management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

PhD in Engineering/Mathematics/Physical Sciences/Space Operations

MA/MS in related discipline

BA/BS in related discipline

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA seeks a Program Area Manager in the National Programs Office to lead US Space Force and national defense business development.

You will direct resources, manage proposals, and build enduring customer relationships to win new work, while ensuring cost, schedule, and performance adherence.

This role requires TS clearance and experience across the BD lifecycle, from market development to negotiations and delivery.