
Business Development Manager – U.S. Air Force, Space Force
ALL.SPACE
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- Achieve annual sales and pipeline growth targets for Air Force and Space Force accounts, focusing on programs supporting JADC2, ABMS and space-domain resilience.
- Develop and execute comprehensive account strategies aligned with ALL.SPACE’s U.S. Government growth objectives.
- Identify, qualify and pursue opportunities through proactive engagement, relationship management and strategic capture planning.
- Lead end-to-end opportunity management—from early shaping through proposal and contract award.
- Establish trusted relationships with Air Force and Space Force acquisition executives, program managers and capability leads.
- Serve as the primary interface between ALL.SPACE and DoD stakeholders, articulating the company’s differentiated technology value proposition.
- Represent ALL.SPACE at key industry events, government forums and defense innovation engagements.
- Build alliances with defense primes, system integrators and technology partners to strengthen market reach.
- Work closely with Engineering, Product and Marketing teams to deliver tailored solutions.
- Translate customer mission needs into actionable business and technical requirements.
- Lead internal strategy and capture sessions to align corporate resources with high-value pursuits.
- Shape and influence opportunities from early engagement through RFI, RFP and final submission.
- Apply deep knowledge of DoD and Air Force acquisition pathways (e.g., SBIR, OTA, IDIQ, and GSA schedules).
- Contribute to proposal development, pricing strategies and competitive positioning to maximize win probability.
- Track DoD and Air Force policy developments, funding priorities and program budgets related to SATCOM, JADC2, and space operations.
- Maintain accurate pipeline data, forecasts, and competitive insights in CRM systems.
- Deliver timely and data-driven reports to leadership on account health, risks and opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in defense, aerospace or satellite communications business development.
- Proven success in developing business within U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force or related defense agencies.
- Deep understanding of SATCOM, multi-orbit communications and tactical networking technologies.
- Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, funding cycles and contracting vehicles.
- Demonstrated success in strategic capture and partnership management within the defense market.
- Eligibility for U.S. Government Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
- Preferred additional skills:
- Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent).
- Established relationships across USAF, USSF, AFRL, SSC and DISA communities.
- Familiarity with JADC2, ABMS and space communications modernization initiatives.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Experience in a high-growth, technology-driven company environment.
- Willingness to travel across the United States and occasionally internationally.
Benefits
- Excellent Compensation package inclusive of competitive salary, 401(k) plan, healthcare and 25 days holiday in addition to the US Bank holidays.
- Bonus and Stock options package
- Career development training opportunities (in house and external)
- Employee Referral scheme
- 24/7 access to discount platform across 900 retailers
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
business developmentstrategic captureproposal developmentpricing strategiespipeline managementcontract managementtactical networking technologiesmulti-orbit communicationsSATCOMDoD acquisition processes
Soft skills
communication skillsnegotiation skillspresentation skillsrelationship managementstrategic thinkingleadershipcollaborationinfluencingproblem-solvingdata-driven decision making
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree (MBA or equivalent)U.S. Government Secret clearanceTS/SCI clearance