Business Development Manager II at Sierra Space
Louisville, CO 80027
About the Job
Sierra Space Careers: Dare to DreamWe honor those that are not afraid to dream big dreams, those that tenaciously chase their dreams even when others say it cannot be done, those that achieve big dreams and change everything
Those are Dreams Worth Chasing. At Sierra Space we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets
Our mission isn’t restricted to the few, instead we see a future where all people can choose to live, work, discover and explore beyond our planet
Our company is building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and together we will alter the course of humanity. We have a bold mission
We are a bold company
Together, we are an extraordinary team.About the RoleIf you are adept at grasping and translating technical ideas, enjoy pooling resources with multiple teams, and have experience in the US Military, US Department of Defense, or Aerospace & Defense industries, we may have the perfect role for you! As a Business Development Manager, you'll meet with customers, facilitate new business opportunities, and develop and execute capture strategies
You'll oversee market assessment, monitor market activity, identify customer needs, and provide assistance for new product development planning activities
Your duties will also include assessing program opportunities against target market, core proficiency, revenue potential, company ability, and projected business forecasts.Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin and Durham, North Carolina, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S
government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations
Learn more about Sierra Space
The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems
Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support
IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries
Learn more about IAS
The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide
The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber
Learn more about MST
At Sierra Space’s Washington, D.C
office we are responsible for government affairs, international strategy, international business, and trade and regulatory compliance
We provide strategic guidance across the organization, helping to find alignment and compliance between Sierra Space and the national security priorities of the U.S
government
Learn more about the Washington, D.C
team
As Sierra Space's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications
Learn more about Sierra Space's Corporate team
Must-haves:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Understanding of US Department of Defense Military programs or Civil Space services, and acquisition procedure
Ability to understand customer requirements and operations concepts and interpret, translate, and explain detailed technical ideas to technical and non-technical audience
Experience with technical marketing, proposal development, and program management or engineering design
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to motivate/work with others
Preferred:
Typically 4-6 years of relevant experience
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
Experience in Business Development
Exposure to proposal coordination activities to ensure proposals are staffed and supported to achieve success
Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment, emphasizing rapid fielding of capabilities, with minimal supervision
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military
At Sierra Space (Sierra Space) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors
Sierra Space has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S
companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S
Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies
Learn more about Sierra SpaceReferral Bonus:
$1,500
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S
Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S
Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C
1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S
Department of State or U.S
Department of Commerce.Elevate Your CareerAt Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development
We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.Estimated Starting Salary Range:$138,634.92 - $190,623.01At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful
Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible
We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified
Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms
Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities
If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.SummaryLocation: Durham, NC; Louisville, COType: Full time
Those are Dreams Worth Chasing. At Sierra Space we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets
Our mission isn’t restricted to the few, instead we see a future where all people can choose to live, work, discover and explore beyond our planet
Our company is building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and together we will alter the course of humanity. We have a bold mission
We are a bold company
Together, we are an extraordinary team.About the RoleIf you are adept at grasping and translating technical ideas, enjoy pooling resources with multiple teams, and have experience in the US Military, US Department of Defense, or Aerospace & Defense industries, we may have the perfect role for you! As a Business Development Manager, you'll meet with customers, facilitate new business opportunities, and develop and execute capture strategies
You'll oversee market assessment, monitor market activity, identify customer needs, and provide assistance for new product development planning activities
Your duties will also include assessing program opportunities against target market, core proficiency, revenue potential, company ability, and projected business forecasts.Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin and Durham, North Carolina, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S
government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations
Learn more about Sierra Space
The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems
Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support
IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries
Learn more about IAS
The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide
The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber
Learn more about MST
At Sierra Space’s Washington, D.C
office we are responsible for government affairs, international strategy, international business, and trade and regulatory compliance
We provide strategic guidance across the organization, helping to find alignment and compliance between Sierra Space and the national security priorities of the U.S
government
Learn more about the Washington, D.C
team
As Sierra Space's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications
Learn more about Sierra Space's Corporate team
Must-haves:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Understanding of US Department of Defense Military programs or Civil Space services, and acquisition procedure
Ability to understand customer requirements and operations concepts and interpret, translate, and explain detailed technical ideas to technical and non-technical audience
Experience with technical marketing, proposal development, and program management or engineering design
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to motivate/work with others
Preferred:
Typically 4-6 years of relevant experience
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
Experience in Business Development
Exposure to proposal coordination activities to ensure proposals are staffed and supported to achieve success
Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment, emphasizing rapid fielding of capabilities, with minimal supervision
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military
At Sierra Space (Sierra Space) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors
Sierra Space has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S
companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S
Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies
Learn more about Sierra SpaceReferral Bonus:
$1,500
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S
Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S
Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C
1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S
Department of State or U.S
Department of Commerce.Elevate Your CareerAt Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development
We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.Estimated Starting Salary Range:$138,634.92 - $190,623.01At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful
Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible
We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified
Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms
Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities
If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.SummaryLocation: Durham, NC; Louisville, COType: Full time
