Strategic Space BD Director (DoD & Government)

K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation is seeking an experienced Business Development Director to drive strategic growth with U.S. government customers and prime contractors.

This individual will translate customer needs into winning capture strategies, shaping opportunities from early pipeline through proposal and award, with direct impact on scaling production of high-power satellite platforms. The role requires leading DoD/IC capture activities, building relationships with government stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 5+ years of experience in business development or capture in aerospace defense.
• Demonstrated track record of winning competitive government contracts (IDIQ vehicles, full-and-open, sole-source).
• Deep understanding of the federal acquisition process (FAR/DFARS), contract types, and the capture lifecycle.
• Established relationships with DoD customers, program offices, or IC stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute a robust pipeline of opportunities across DoD, Intelligence Community space customers.
• Lead full-cycle capture efforts — from opportunity identification and customer engagement through proposal strategy and award.
• Shape opportunities early by building relationships with government stakeholders, program offices, and contracting officers.
• Collaborate with technical teams, programs, and leadership to develop winning value propositions and competitive strategies.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and government forums.
• Provide market intelligence and competitive assessments to inform investment and growth strategy.
• Support teaming strategy, partner negotiations, and strategic alliances.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

BD in aerospace/defense

DoD relationships

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Capture lifecycle

Education

MBA or advanced degree in a technical or business-related field

Job description

K2 Space Corporation is seeking an experienced Business Development Director to drive strategic growth with U.S. government customers and prime contractors.

This individual will translate customer needs into winning capture strategies, shaping opportunities from early pipeline through proposal and award, with direct impact on scaling production of high-power satellite platforms. The role requires leading DoD/IC capture activities, building relationships with government stakeholders, and