Technical Business Development Manager Senior - Active TS/SCI required

York Space Systems•Greenwood Village, CO

21d•Onsite

About The Position

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board. York Space Systems seeks an experienced and proven professional to join our fast-growing company that is disrupting and changing the space industry. The Business Development Manager will spearhead our efforts to secure new business opportunities within the ‘Golden Dome for America’ (GD4A) architecture. This role requires a strategic, innovative thinker with established relationships in aerospace and defense community, exceptional multi-tasking skills, and a proven ability to drive business growth. This innovative, strategic thinker will cultivate and sustain customer relationships to shape business opportunities aligned with York’s unique space capabilities and business model. They will engage across the space industry ecosystem, including government stakeholders, leveraging customer knowledge and contacts to drive success in winning and executing space system contracts. The candidate must navigate the dynamic space industry, develop targeted relationship-building strategies. They will also execute tactically while managing priorities within tight timelines, ensuring accountability and maximizing business impact.

Requirements

Extensive experience in the space domain and solid technical understanding of space platforms; clear understanding of missile defense systems
Established network of customer relationships that support the GD4A architecture, particularly with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Space Systems Command (SSC), and other related government entities
Excellent business / strategic acumen and instinct
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and workloads
Excellent presentation and customer-facing skills
Active TS/SCI required
Location: Greenwood Village, CO (in office)

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships that support GD4A and other government/industry customers to drive strategic growth
Leverage established GD4A customer relationships to advance business opportunities aligned with York’s space solutions
Engage in industry day events, local activities, and customer visits
Identify high-value market, government budgets, and customer opportunities 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 GD4A customer needs
Develop innovative capture strategies to secure new business; provide the team with win themes for proposals and white papers
Willing to travel as needed to visit GD4A customers and attend industry events on a regular basis.

Benefits

In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

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