Strategic Capture Lead — BD & Partnerships

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space, a leader in commercial space exploration, seeks a Capture Strategist for BD & Strategic Partnerships in Houston. You will lead the end-to-end capture process, manage CRM and reporting, and coordinate across BD, Sales, Legal, and partner teams to ensure timely progress and risk management.

Bring 10+ years in program management or business development, a strong aerospace/defense background, and a passion for space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Computer science, or Finance.
• 10+ years of experience in program management, business operations, and/or business development.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or complex B2B/B2G environments.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end BD pipeline, tracking all active opportunities through the six-phase capture process.
• Own the BD Customer Relationship Management (CRM) configuration, data integrity, and reporting cadence.
• Coordinate cross-functional engagement across BD, Sales, Government Relations, Legal, and business unit teams.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, templates, and playbooks for BD processes.
• Prepare materials for executive reviews, partner meetings, and internal decision gates.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership

Teamwork

Accountability

Passion for space

Technical rigor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Computer science, or Finance

Job description

Axiom Space, a leader in commercial space exploration, seeks a Capture Strategist for BD & Strategic Partnerships in Houston. You will lead the end-to-end capture process, manage CRM and reporting, and coordinate across BD, Sales, Legal, and partner teams to ensure timely progress and risk management.

Bring 10+ years in program management or business development, a strong aerospace/defense background, and a passion for space.