Business Development Director
York Space Systems LLC, Washington, DC, United States
York Space Systems is seeking a Director of Business Development to cultivate strategic partnerships with government and industry stakeholders, including the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and other Intelligence Community (IC) customers. The role involves building strong customer relationships, developing targeted strategies, and driving business opportunities aligned with York’s space capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain customer relationships across government and industry to drive strategic growth
- Advocate for York’s space capabilities and business model within the space ecosystem
- Engage in industry day events, local activities, and customer visits
- Identify high-value market opportunities, analyze government budgets, and assess customer needs through market and competitive analysis
- Provide recommendations and present business development opportunities to pursue
- Provide regular updates to guide team strategy and manage the sales pipeline
- Collaborate with functional leadership (e.g., CTO, LT, Contracts) to align York offerings with customer needs
- Develop innovative capture strategies to secure new business; provide the team with win themes for proposals and white papers
Qualifications
- Existing contacts in US Government (Space Development Agency, IC Community, etc.) and the defense industry
- Excellent business/strategic acumen and instinct
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and workloads
- Excellent presentation and customer-facing skills
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Driven to achieve and deliver consistent high-quality results
- Self-motivated and able to work using own initiative
- Works well in a team environment and at all levels
- Cleared to TS/SCI
Benefits
In addition to compensation, York Space Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.
How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. York Space Systems accepts applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. This posting remains subject to change without notice. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Business Development and Sales
- Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing