Senior Business Development Manager (Space Defense)

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Regular travel to customers and hirify.global facilities is required. U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility are required.

Salary: $140,000–$210,000 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global provides engineering, science, systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services for government and private-sector missions in ground, air, space, and information systems.

What you will do

• Co-manage the Space and Cyber Portfolio pursuit and capture of high-value Federal Government opportunities.
• Develop winning strategies and proposals aligned with agency objectives, RFP requirements, and evaluation criteria.
• Provide technical leadership across systems engineering and integration, cyber exploitation and defense, satellite command and control, and launch range safety.
• Build relationships with Federal agencies, government stakeholders, and industry partners while developing the business pipeline.
• Lead market analysis, procurement intelligence, and identification of new and emerging markets.
• Coordinate with R&D and cross-functional teams to align emerging technologies, technical solutions, costs, and management approaches with opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in a senior technologist and/or business development role focused on Federal Government procurements, including at least 3 years of managerial experience.
• Demonstrated success winning and/or managing high-value contracts.
• Strong understanding of applicable technologies and methodologies in space-related domains.
• Proven business development ability, including building relationships with Federal agencies and securing new business.
• In-depth understanding of government budgeting, acquisition processes, and complex government procurement procedures.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, including the ability to guide cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts and develop compelling proposals.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and U.S. citizenship are required.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular full-time employment.
• Comprehensive benefits package and a supportive working environment.
• Position may require access to U.S. federal facilities using REAL ID-compliant identification or an acceptable alternative.
• Export-controlled technology or technical data may require a U.S. Government export license for release to non-U.S. persons.