Business Development Manager

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager is responsible for expanding SES Space & Defense’s presence across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and broader U.S. Government market. This role develops and strengthens customer relationships, identifies new growth opportunities, and translates mission needs into innovative space and connectivity solutions.

What You Will Do

The Manager, Business Development will shape capture strategies, guide business pursuits, and drive revenue growth aligned to the company’s strategic objectives. The position requires an understanding of government acquisition processes, competitive market dynamics, and emerging technologies across the space and defense ecosystem.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You are a relationship-driven business development professional who understands how to navigate the complexities of the U.S. Government market while building trusted partnerships with customers and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Cyber, Intelligence, Aeronautics, Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of relevant business development, capture, or government market experience
• Master’s degree preferred
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, DISA, Space Development Agency, research laboratories, or other U.S. Government organizations
• Experience with optical communications technologies preferred
• Active U.S. DoD security clearance preferred or the ability to obtain one
• Understanding of U.S. Government contracting, acquisition, and budgeting processes
• Excellent planning, organizational, project management, and time management capabilities
• Advanced knowledge of industry markets, products, and emerging technologies

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Annual bonus