Technical Business Development Manager

York Space SystemsGreenwood Village, CO
65d

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 with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and other key government and industry partners. This role requires a strategic, innovative thinker with established relationships in Huntsville’s 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

  • Established network of customer relationships in Huntsville, particularly with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or related government entities
  • Excellent business / strategic acumen and instinct
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and workloads
  • Excellent presentation and customer-facing skills

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with MDA and other government/industry customers to drive strategic growth
  • Leverage established Huntsville-area 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 MDA 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 customers on a regular basis

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • PTO
  • 401K
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