Business Development Director

York Space Systems is seeking a Director of Business Development to cultivate strategic partnerships with government and industry stakeholders, including the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and other Intelligence Community (IC) customers. The role involves building strong customer relationships, developing targeted strategies, and driving business opportunities aligned with York’s space capabilities.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain customer relationships across government and industry to drive strategic growth

Advocate for York’s space capabilities and business model within the space ecosystem

Engage in industry day events, local activities, and customer visits

Identify high-value market opportunities, analyze government budgets, and assess customer needs 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 customer needs

Develop innovative capture strategies to secure new business; provide the team with win themes for proposals and white papers

Qualifications

Existing contacts in US Government (Space Development Agency, IC Community, etc.) and the defense industry

Excellent business / strategic acumen and instinct

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and workloads

Excellent presentation and customer-facing skills

Clear verbal and written communication skills

Driven to achieve and deliver consistent high-quality results

Self-motivated and able to work using own initiative

Works well in a team environment and at all levels

Cleared to TS / SCI

Benefits

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

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. York Space Systems accepts applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. This posting remains subject to change without notice. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Job Details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Business Development and Sales

Industries : Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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