Senior Director for Business Development at NorthStar, focusing on advanced SSA and SDA services. Targeting government contracts in the defense sector with strategic market penetration.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute commercialization strategies for SSA and SDA, targeting high-value government contracts
Lead pipeline growth and capture management for multi-domain operations, with full accountability for new business awards and strategic market penetration
Engage DoD and Intelligence Community stakeholders to identify mission requirements, influence acquisition strategies, and optimize product-market fit
Direct cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, finance, legal) to develop winning proposals and deliver innovative solutions
Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, end-users, and contracting officers to align solutions with mission needs
Represent NorthStar at industry events, government forums, and defense innovation engagements
Analyze industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform strategic planning and pipeline prioritization
Requirements
Minimum 10 years experience in the U.S. space industry, including executive-level leadership in business development and capture management
Demonstrated knowledge and experience (min 10 years) with satellite systems and services within the US government and military markets
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with SSA and SDA concepts and market drivers
Proven track record of securing competitive contract awards valued at $50M+ in DoD, Intelligence Community, or National Security Space programs
Deep understanding of DoD acquisition processes, federal procurement lifecycle, and government contracting vehicles (FFP, IDIQ, T&M)
U.S. citizenship with active or previous Top Secret/SCI clearance; DC, VA area resident or willingness to relocate
Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Astronomy, Orbit Dynamics, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience leading and mentoring teams of business development and capture professionals in high-security environments
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Benefits
competitive compensation package
health benefits
retirement plans
paid time off
opportunities for professional development
Job title
Senior Director, Business Development – Space & Defense
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