Director, National Security Capacity Sales (SATCOM)

Location: San Francisco, CA, United States; travel up to 60% of the time; U.S. Citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status required.

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

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, and operates advanced MicroGEO satellites and secure satellite communications networks for enterprises, sovereign governments, and the U.S. military.

What you will do

• Identify, qualify, and capture commercial SATCOM sales opportunities across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and other interagency partners.
• Build trusted relationships with U.S. Government program managers, senior decision-makers, requirements owners, acquisition authorities, Combatant Commands, military services, and specialized communities.
• Map hirify.global capabilities to warfighter and agency needs, shape requirements, prepare white papers, present briefings, and lead RFI responses.
• Develop win strategies and lead capture or proposal activities in collaboration with engineering, program management, operations, and legal teams.
• Track U.S. Government budget cycles, NDAA and Congressional actions, national security space architectures, and competitor capabilities.
• Coordinate with commercial sales, identify teaming opportunities with prime contractors and industry partners, and represent hirify.global at national security space conferences and industry events.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. in engineering, hard sciences, business, or national security studies.
• 7+ years of experience in SATCOM sales, SATCOM business development, or SATCOM operational roles within the U.S. Government or defense sector.
• Strong operational or technical understanding of SATCOM architectures and U.S. Government usage models.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to brief senior military officers and civilian executives.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility to obtain one, with an active clearance or one held within the last five years, and willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph.

Nice to have

• Prior U.S. Government or U.S. Military service with hands-on operational SATCOM experience.
• M.S. in engineering or hard sciences, or M.A. / MBA.
• Deep understanding of DoD COMSATCOM procurement vehicles and government budget and requirements processes; Foreign Military Sales experience is helpful.
• Working knowledge of satellites, SATCOM systems, national security systems, and SATCOM missions.
• Experience with commercial SATCOM usage, funding, and procurement pathways within DHS and DOS.
• Experience interfacing with USSOCOM or theater special operations commands on field-expedient or resilient communications needs.
• Track record of winning U.S. Government business or onboarding commercial capabilities onto defense programs of record.

Culture & Benefits

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