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Sr Director, Business Development, Space Superiority
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$253k–$347k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, Life Insurance, 3 weeks paid time off
Posted 29d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Sr Director provides executive leadership to architect comprehensive growth strategies and drive enterprise-level business development across multiple market segments. This includes overseeing major strategic pursuits, establishing partnerships, and managing subordinate managers to meet financial goals.
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and typically 18+ years of related experience, including significant senior leadership roles. Proven success in managing large teams, complex enterprise projects, and high-value deal negotiations is required.
Full job description
Sierra Space Careers:
At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.
Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.
Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.
We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.
About the Role
The Sr Director, Business Development, Space Superiority provides executive leadership across multiple divisions or enterprise-level business development functions, architecting comprehensive growth strategies that transform the organization's market position and revenue streams.
This senior executive role establishes strategic and tactical plans that shape the company's business development approach across multiple market segments, makes critical decisions that directly impact organizational performance, and leads through multiple layers of management.
The Sr Director drives enterprise-level partnerships, oversees major strategic pursuits, and serves as a key advisor on market expansion and business growth. This position requires sophisticated strategic thinking, exceptional leadership presence, and the ability to translate complex market dynamics into actionable business development initiatives that deliver substantial and sustainable growth.
About You
Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.
We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Key Responsibilities:
Build out enterprise-level business development strategy; identify and implement the steps needed to execute on the strategy across multiple business areas, market segments, and global regions.
Be responsible for one or more components of a division, program, or function at a group level or a key enterprise focus area within business development, including strategic accounts, market segments, or capability portfolios.
Establish strategic and tactical business development plans for functions/areas owned based on corporate strategy, market analysis, and competitive intelligence.
Make strategic decisions about pursuit strategies, resource allocation, and market positioning that are critical to business development performance with likely short-term and long-term impact.
Provide direction and lead activities through subordinate managers who have overall responsibility for the successful operation of assigned business development areas and major client relationships.
Be accountable for meeting financial plans, goals, and schedules for business development activities with a consistent focus on value creation, win rates, and return on business development investment.
Embody company culture and great leadership; serve as a catalyst for transformational change in business development approaches, systems, and organizational capabilities.
Drive enterprise-level business development initiatives that align with corporate strategic objectives and position the organization for sustainable competitive advantage.
Establish and oversee strategic partnerships and alliances that create significant business opportunities and market access across multiple segments.
Direct the development of innovative business models and approaches to capture new markets or expand existing ones, including adjacent market strategies and capability development.
Lead cross-functional teams to identify and pursue major business opportunities that require enterprise-wide coordination and executive sponsorship.
Interact with internal and external executive-level management on strategic matters related to business growth, market positioning, and competitive strategy.
Mentor and develop senior business development leaders to ensure organizational capability and succession planning for critical business development roles.
Uphold and model company values; hold others accountable to values in all business development activities, strategic decisions, and client interactions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
Typically 18+ years of related experience with significant portion in senior leadership roles.
Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex projects at an enterprise level.
In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices relevant to business development.
Strong financial acumen and budget management skills with demonstrated success in managing significant budgets.
Extensive experience leading and supporting organizational changes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence at executive levels.
Ability to build strategy and implement the steps needed to execute strategy over multiple business areas/functions.
Strategic thinking capabilities with demonstrated success in enterprise-level business growth initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
Certifications: Advanced business development, leadership, or executive management certifications.
Experience directing business development activities across multiple divisions or regions.
Proven track record of achieving significant revenue growth through strategic business development initiatives at an enterprise level.
Experience developing and implementing go-to-market strategies for new products or services in multiple markets.
Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated success in closing high-value, complex deals.
Experience building and leading multiple high-performing business development teams.
Extensive network of industry contacts and relationships at executive levels.
Experience with mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or joint ventures.
International business development experience.
Compensation:
Pay Range:
$252,560.00 - $347,270.00
Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Elevate Your Career
At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.
We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.
Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.
Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
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Space SuperiorityLow Earth OrbitNational SecurityDefense TechSatellite PlatformsHypersonic TechnologiesPropulsion SystemsBusiness DevelopmentEnterprise StrategyMarket ExpansionMergers and AcquisitionsJoint VenturesInternational BusinessStrategic AccountsCapability PortfoliosValue Creation
Headquartered in Colorado, Sierra Space is a mission-proven Defense Tech company delivering satellite platforms, critical subsystems, reusable spaceplanes, hypersonic technologies, propulsion systems, and infrastructure for the nation’s most critical missions.
With more than three decades of heritage and a record of flight-proven success in space, Sierra Space is trusted by U.S. National Security, Civil customers, and global allies. Our technologies safeguard our nation, sustain human exploration in space, and ensure the freedom of operations beyond Earth.
Sierra Space is defining the new era of Space Defense, strengthening deterrence today and preserving freedom of action for generations to come.
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