Director, Business Development National Security

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, shaping, and capture of national security opportunities within Space Force, Space Command, and other U.S. space organizations.
• Direct pursuit strategy and proposal execution for priority programs.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop mission-tailored solutions aligned with customer requirements.
• Support the development of sales enablement and thought leadership materials in coordination with Marketing, Policy, and Government Relations.
• Maintain awareness of the on-orbit services competitive landscape and market trends to contribute to sales forecasting.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on pipeline development, capture progress, and revenue forecasts.
• Represent Astroscale U.S. at conferences, industry forums, and stakeholder engagements to strengthen government relationships.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience working with or within Space Force, Space Command, or other U.S. national security space organizations; OR 10+ years of experience in sales or business development within the space, aerospace, and defense sectors.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets and delivering measurable business growth.
• Deep understanding of the U.S. space enterprise, including USSF, USSPACECOM, and AFRL.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior government and industry stakeholders.
• Must be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen due to export control compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a solutions engineer or in a technical sales role.
• Experience collaborating directly with technical engineering teams to translate requirements into mission solutions.

About the Company

Astroscale U.S. is a leading provider of on-orbit servicing solutions—including inspection, transportation, life extension, debris removal, and refueling—for the U.S. government and commercial operators. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, we apply world-class rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking capabilities to ensure the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations.