2027 Commercial Space Account Associate
Core
Business development and account management for the commercial space sector, focusing on strategic growth, opportunity capture, and maintaining relationships with federal and commercial customers.
Role type
Business Development Account Manager (Commercial Space)
Builds
Strategic growth plans, new business opportunities, and long-term customer relationships for the Direct Commercial Programs Directorate.
Domain
Commercial Space / Federal Government Services
Required skills
Business development, opportunity capture, account management, CRM software proficiency, strategic planning, contract vehicle management, stakeholder engagement, project management, Microsoft 365, domestic travel.
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering or business, hands-on business/program management experience, established network with federal/commercial space customers, technical engineering background.
Responsibilities
Define future value growth strategies and plans across the US and Allied space industrial base; seek and identify opportunities for new business; maintain and expand customer relationships; engage with customer decision-makers; work as part of an integrated team; support interfaces to contracts, legal, and pricing; lead multiple concurrent opportunities through a structured capture process; maintain customer information and business development pipeline databases.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior (0-1 year experience)