Director, Satellite Business Development & Commercialization - Domestic
Core
Lead commercial business development for Vast Satellites in the US, focusing on communications, Earth observation, sensing, and in-orbit compute applications.
Role type
Director, Satellite Business Development (Domestic)
Builds
Advanced satellite bus platforms and associated services for US commercial customers.
Domain
Space & Aerospace (Satellite Communications, Earth Observation, Sensing, In-orbit Compute)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | client delivery
Required skills
US space/aerospace business development, contract negotiation (tens of millions+), senior executive relationship building, market strategy development, proposal coordination, pipeline management, technical system communication
Preferred skills
Defense prime teaming experience, export control (ITAR/EAR) familiarity, security clearance eligibility
Technologies
Satellite bus platforms, communications systems, Earth observation sensors, in-orbit compute systems
Responsibilities
Develop and execute US commercial market strategy; build competitive intelligence; lead opportunity prioritization and capture strategy; engage customers and constellation operators; manage teaming with commercial primes; leverage senior network for market access; lead proposal development; own pipeline forecasting; negotiate and close contracts; represent company at industry events.
Seniority
Director, Senior IC