Government Partnerships Portfolio Manager

Xona Space Systems • Burlingame, CA

21d

About The Position

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth. With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection. Join us as a Government Partnerships Portfolio Manager to lead strategic collaborations with U.S. Government agencies. This role is crucial for nurturing partnerships that align with our goals. We seek a candidate with a deep understanding of U.S. Government defense and a strong background in engineering and leadership. Help us make a significant impact at Xona Space Systems.

Requirements

• Proficiency in PowerPoint (PPT Ranger), capable of creating impactful and persuasive presentation materials.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as HubSpot for effective relationship and data management.
• Attention to detail with the ability to maintain a comprehensive view of high-level strategic goals.
• Strong multitasking abilities, adept at managing diverse initiatives and priorities concurrently.
• Excellent presentation and briefing skills for senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and hold an active Secret or higher security clearance.
• Proven experience working with the U.S. Government, particularly in defense industry.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government contracting and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans and strategies to enhance collaborations and partnerships with U.S. Government customers.
• Lead internal planning efforts to strengthen strategic initiatives and program alignment to build or enhance government partnerships.
• Participate in sales lead generation to pursue new business development opportunities, via online engagements and industry conferences.
• Lead proposal and bid efforts for new government contracts.
• Effectively communicate with customers and partners to align goals.
• Engage engineering and product teams to ensure seamless execution and measurable progress on core initiatives.
• Coordinate interconnected programs, ensuring alignment of goals, resources, timelines, and dependencies across initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees