National Security Programs Development Manager (Space Systems)

Location: San Francisco, CA, United States. Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time; candidates based in the National Capital Region or San Francisco are preferred.

Base salary: $150,000–$225,000 USD per year, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, and operates advanced high-orbit satellites providing secure, dedicated communications networks to enterprises, governments, and the U.S. military.

What you will do

• Build relationships with customers and partners in U.S. Intelligence and Special Operations communities.
• Prepare talking papers, briefings, requirements-shaping materials, and responses to requests for information.
• Lead and support U.S. government proposal activities, including capture management, proposal management, volume leadership, and proposal writing.
• Identify key decision-makers and improve awareness of hirify.global solutions across U.S. government space communities.
• Track government programs, budgets, Congressional actions, industry participation, and technical requirements.
• Assess competitors, identify industry partnerships, and represent hirify.global at trade associations, coalitions, and conferences.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. in engineering or a hard science.
• At least 5 years of experience in field operations, engineering, program management, corporate strategy, or U.S. government sales and business development.
• Working knowledge of U.S. government Intelligence and Special Operations communities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and motivation to develop product offerings that expand U.S. government market share.
• U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected-individual status is required.
• Eligibility for a TS/SCI security clearance, a previously active TS/SCI clearance within the last 5 years, and willingness to submit to a counterintelligence polygraph are required.

Nice to have

• M.S. in engineering or M.A. in business.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of satellites, national security space systems, architectures, missions, and SATCOM systems.
• U.S. government capture, proposal management, or acquisition experience.
• Background in the National Capital Region or San Francisco.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity through incentive stock options.
• Company-subsidized healthcare, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement planning and flexible paid time off.
• Free on-site catered meals.
• Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse perspectives.