Director, Business Development

Position

Director, Business Development

Location

170 Jetplex Blvd SW, Suite E, Huntsville, AL

Job Id

2982

# of Openings

1

Summary

Redwire Space is a rapidly growing aerospace and defense company advancing new satellite and space systems. We are expanding our presence in the Huntsville defense‑space corridor and are seeking a driven, strategically minded Business Development Manager. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives on building relationships, identifying high‑value opportunities, and shaping pursuits across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and major Primes. This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact role for someone who wants to move fast, compete hard, and meaningfully shape how Redwire Space pursues and wins business as a team. This position will be located in Redwire's Huntsville, AL office with regular national travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full front‑end business development lifecycle in the Huntsville market—including new opportunity identification, early qualification, and opportunity shaping.
• Build and expand relationships across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), including SPOs, program offices, contracting teams, supply chain leaders, and other key influencers.
• Represent a broad set of technologies including GEO Dynamic Space Operations spacecraft, Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) spacecraft, & supporting products such as launch interfaces, deployable antennas/structures, & power solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with major Primes in the region (e.g., Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, RTX, L3Harris, Leidos, GD and emerging space players).
• Maintain a forward‑looking understanding of MDA and Prime contractor roadmaps, acquisition strategies, and long‑term technology priorities.
• Drive the pipeline by sourcing new programs, contract vehicles, and technology insertion opportunities aligned with company capabilities.
• Lead gate‑reviews for early‑stage pursuits and support development of capture strategies.
• Provide intel on competitive landscape, customer hot buttons, and teaming opportunities.
• Represent the company at key industry events, forums, and customer engagements locally and nationally.
• Work closely with Capture, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to ensure opportunities are aligned with strategic priorities and executable.
• Partner with internal engineering and program teams to align product roadmaps with customer needs; serving as the Voice of Customer expert.

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree, preferably in a technical, business, or strategic discipline.
• 16+ years (14+ years with a Master's degree) of experience in a Business Development or similar position, preferably as a hunter - growing the business.
• 5+ years of experience in space systems, defense acquisition, or aerospace business development; 10+ preferred.
• Direct experience engaging with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
• Strong existing network across MDA decision‑makers and regional Primes.
• Successful track record of identifying and qualifying opportunities >$10M total contract value.
• Familiarity with DoW and USSF acquisition processes, FAR/DFARS, and industry BD pipelines.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Exceptional communication, briefing, and technical storytelling skills.

Desired Skills

• Expertise with identifying, shaping, and managing strategic opportunities that support business growth objectives.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing complex government budget information (DoW/IC POM) and communicating trends effectively using tools such as PowerPoint.
• Customer interaction/exposure to the Department of War, the Intelligence Community.
• Experience with Military Services & Acquisition Process, US Budgetary process, and the Program Objective Memorandum process.
• Demonstrated ability to present technical presentations to internal and external customers.
• Previous experience providing market and competitor intelligence on market segments, as well as insights on competition specific to individual opportunities.
• Experience in orbital Missile Defense, Missile Warning / Missile Tracking, or counter‑hypersonic systems.
• Demonstrated acquisition experience including acquisition certifications.
• High energy, self‑motivated with a solid work ethic and an ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communicator with strong oral, writing, and PowerPoint skills.
• Collaborative, positive, team player‑willingness to jump in and support our team members as needed.

Benefits

Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Legal & Eligibility Information

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to the requirements of a classified program.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you 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. Learn more about the ITAR.

#J-18808-Ljbffr