VP, Space & Missile Defense Growth & Strategy

Parsons; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 201,000 - 384,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

Parsons seeks a VP of Space and Missile Defense Solutions BD to translate customer mission needs into qualified opportunities and winning pursuits. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape growth plans, and drive strategic capture efforts across government customers including Space Force and AFRL, with a focus on scalable offerings.

Requires 15+ years of BD success in space systems, active TS/SCI clearance, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of relevant experience; advanced technical or business degree preferred.
• Ability to prioritize across portfolios and develop credible competitive strategies.
• Direct BD experience with Space Force PAEs and US Space Command; strong customer relationships.
• Experience developing or capturing business involving space systems, payloads, sensors; knowledge of Space Domain Awareness.
• Proven success leading BD teams and shaping complex government opportunities, including $250M+ programs.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Willingness to travel 10–20%, with occasional surges above 30%.

Responsibilities

• Shape opportunities early by aligning customer needs with Parsons capabilities.
• Raise qualification and win-strategy quality; assess evidence, plans, and readiness.
• Develop integrated growth opportunities with technical leaders to create scalable offerings.
• Guide Growth Leads through capture, proposals, and post-award follow-through.
• Align resources and decisions across Capture, Mission Engineering, and business leaders.

Skills

BD leadership

Executive communication

Space/defense domain knowledge

Prioritization across portfolios

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business field

Job description

Parsons seeks a VP of Space and Missile Defense Solutions BD to translate customer mission needs into qualified opportunities and winning pursuits. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape growth plans, and drive strategic capture efforts across government customers including Space Force and AFRL, with a focus on scalable offerings.

Requires 15+ years of BD success in space systems, active TS/SCI clearance, and travel as needed.