CareerPlan

Director of Commercial Business Development

Washington, DCFull-time$199k–$250k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-11
U.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Build and maintain strategic relationships across the commercial space ecosystem to drive revenue and partnerships for robotic space vehicle operations.

Role type

Director of Commercial Business Development

Builds

Commercial partnerships, contracts, and market strategies for dual-use robotic space vehicles

Domain

Space technology / Aerospace / Robotics

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Strategic relationship management, market strategy development, business case creation, contract negotiation, executive communication, technical mission fluency, export compliance

Preferred skills

Strategic partnership structuring, commercial contracting fundamentals

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop account and market strategies for priority commercial segments; Shape opportunities by connecting customer pain points to Katalyst solutions; Own or lead business development strategy from qualification through contract; Partner with Product, Engineering, and Finance to ensure feasibility; Support customer briefings, proposals, and negotiations; Create repeatable business development mechanisms

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & execution