Federal Portfolio Manager (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Federal Portfolio Manager (Aerospace): Identifying and prospecting new federal business opportunities for autonomous factory systems with an accent on capture management and relationship building. Focus on executing strategic sales plans, leading RFP/RFI responses, and navigating complex federal procurement processes.

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident due to ITAR requirements)

Salary: $100,000 – $145,000

Company

hirify.global is building autonomous factories to reinvent how America produces critical parts for the aerospace and defense industries.

What you will do

• Identify and prospect new federal business opportunities with the government and major defense subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with staff and decision-makers within federal organizations.
• Lead the development of winning technical and pricing proposals, coordinating with program and engineering teams.
• Execute strategic sales plans to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Manage the customer onboarding process and track military service budgets and federal funding progress.
• Stay current on industry trends, technology changes, and competitive landscapes.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience in business development, sales, or capture management within the defense or aerospace industry.
• Proven track record of closing federal business and growing high-value accounts.
• Expertise in proposal writing and independently producing RFP/RFI responses and white papers.
• Deep familiarity with the federal sales cycle and complex procurement processes.
• Ability to speak credibly to engineering specifications and product capabilities in customer settings.
• U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected individual status (ITAR compliance).

Nice to have

• Conversant in U.S. military acquisition programs and the federal budgeting process.
• Experience using data and dashboards to track and predict customer behavior.
• Ability to produce documented analysis and info papers for decision makers.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Relocation support may be provided based on business need.