Director, National Security Business Development

Active TS/SCI clearance

B.S. in a technical field with 10-20+ years of government capture experience in the defense or national security space sector, including demonstrated wins beyond SBIR-only programs

Demonstrated hands-on experience with DoD and IC acquisition processes from proposal submission through contract award (including drafting, reviewing, and shaping submissions) spanning FAR/DFARS, OTAs, AFWERX, SpaceWERX, IDIQ, and the SBIR-to-program-of-record pathway.

Established network across multiple DoD commands, services, and/or IC agencies. You are known by the right people, not just knowing of them

Engineering or technical background sufficient to engage credibly on requirements and system capabilities

Extroverted, relationship-driven operator with a proven rolodex and the hustle to build it further

DC/Pentagon area-based or willing to be

Prior experience with or exposure to NRO, Space Systems Command, or classified ground/space-based sensing programs

Background that spans both government (inside track) and private sector defense/space business development

Experience at a defense prime, satellite startup, or dual-use space company

Note: Candidates who display extraordinary ability and exceed the asks of this job description can be considered for a VP level position.

The base salary range for this role is $180,000–$250,000, with placement depending on experience and demonstrated capture depth, plus a variable component and stock options.

Overview Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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