Strategic Space & Civil Government BD Leader

Sierra Lobo

Milan Township (OH)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sierra Lobo is seeking a seasoned Business Development Specialist for civil and government space markets, based in Milan, Ohio. You will lead strategy, capture, and client engagement, shaping opportunities and building relationships with NASA/DoD and commercial partners.

Strong technical credibility and proposal leadership are essential to develop ROI-driven solutions for facility operations and maintenance.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in engineering, science, mathematics, or closely related technical field.
10+ years of progressively responsible technical experience in business development, account management and program management with civil agencies and/or the commercial sector.
Understanding of national manufacturing and/or test facility programs and ability to evaluate opportunities (cost models, ROI).
Strong knowledge of federal acquisition processes, NASA/DoD procurement cycles, and contracting mechanisms.
Proven ability to lead technical capture teams, develop win strategies, and deliver proposals.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with technical/executive audiences.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute BD strategy and account plans for civil and commercial space markets.
Lead end-to-end capture efforts: opportunity shaping, customer engagement, competitive analysis, partnerships, and solution development.
Drive technical content for bids/proposals and ensure compliant, compelling submissions.
Build and report a qualified pipeline aligned with growth targets and manage pipeline progression.
Establish and expand relationships with NASA/DoD, commercial primes, and space industry partners.
Identify market trends, differentiators, and opportunities for facility/test services management.