Sr. Government Program Development Manager (Government Compute/ Intelligence Community)

SpaceX•Washington, DC

7d•$155,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a mission-oriented, results-driven Senior Manager to lead Government Program Development and business growth across the Intelligence Community, focusing on AI and classified compute that amplify overhead space systems. This role expands our IC footprint by identifying and advancing space/AI opportunities aligned with national security priorities, requires deep understanding of mission-aligned agentic frontier models plus the ability to communicate their scaled-compute applications to technical and non-technical audiences, and demands knowledge of government procurement processes along with the energy, initiative, and dependability to own mission-critical outcomes with new government partners.

Requirements

Bachelors degree
5+ years of experience in business development or account management within the Intelligence Community or broader federal national security space including, but not limited to FBI, DOD, CIA, DISA, ODI, and/or other federal agencies
Must be willing to travel to other company sites, vendors, and customers as necessary, up to 25% travel
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
Must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in science, policy, business, international affairs, or another relevant field
Direct experience supporting program development with IC agencies (e.g., DIA, NGA, NSA, CIA, or related organizations)
Experience leading capture for start-ups, AI companies, or cloud compute business areas
2+ years of technical project management, systems engineering, or Government space systems acquisition experience
Experience modernizing Government AI/ML capabilities, AI agent workflows, generative AI applications, and ML lifecycle management tailored to government while meeting stringent regulatory and security standards
Experience partnering with cloud hyperscalers or other business-related system integrators
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing complex government sales cycles or program development, specifically in AI/ML, data analytics, and aerospace
Familiarity with federal procurement processes and contract vehicles commonly used in the IC
Experience operating in or supporting classified environments
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment; must exhibit high ownership, initiative, and accountability

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategy for government stakeholder engagement, support capture efforts, and help drive a development pipeline for AI and compute solutions addressing complex intelligence and operational challenges
Identify, build, and maintain relationships with key Intelligence Community decision-makers, program managers, and technical evaluators across space and AI portfolios
Identify new business opportunities and grow existing programs, finding new ways to fuse space sensing and AI into quantifiable new lines of effort and revenue sources
Shape and lead SpaceX responses to RFIs, RFPs, Sources Sought, and other government solicitations with technical content, compliance matrices, and differentiated value propositions
Conduct internal and external coordination across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring close coordination with engineering, mission management, finance, and contracts in program development phase
Continuously refine engagement roadmap based on internal strategies, mission needs, customer feedback, and competitive analysis.

Benefits

comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
access to a 401(k) retirement plan
short and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
paid parental leave
various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
paid sick leave
long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
potential discretionary bonuses
ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan