Senior Director, National Security Space – Clearance Required

🕒 January 22

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $229.6k - $315.7k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Sierra Space

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2021

🚀 Aerospace

🔬 Science

💰 Series B on 2023-09

Aerospace • Science

Sierra Space is a cutting-edge commercial space technology company pioneering the new era of space exploration and development. The company is known for its revolutionary Dream Chaser spaceplanes, which are the only commercial spaceplanes capable of landing on a conventional runway. Sierra Space is also developing the world’s first commercial space station, showcasing their significant capabilities in space infrastructure. As an innovation leader, Sierra Space focuses on advanced propulsion technologies, including rocket engines and state-of-the-art solar power systems. They also provide comprehensive solutions for human spaceflight and environmental systems that support life in microgravity. With a legacy of nearly 30 years, Sierra Space has delivered over 4,000 space systems and completed more than 500 missions to space, demonstrating their steadfast commitment to advancing off-world infrastructure and sustainability.

📋 Description

• Lead efforts to define and execute Sierra Space’s National Security Space growth strategy. • Oversee key customer interactions and drive business development activities critical to accelerating the company’s presence in the National Security Space market. • Shape the National Security Space thesis, build a robust pipeline of opportunities, and partner across technical, product, and operational teams. • Work with Business Development Managers to identify, capture, and deliver innovative solutions. • Establish industry partnerships and drive development of compelling customer messaging and strategies.

🎯 Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and full-scope polygraph is required. • 20+ years of experience in the National Security industry, including 10+ years of program management experience and a proven track record of managing contracts exceeding $100M annually. • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or space-related field (e.g., engineering, physics, computer science); MBA preferred. • Thorough knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition strategies, processes, and contract vehicles. • Extensive experience across the system development lifecycle, from concept design to deployment. • Proven success in capturing, organizing, producing, delivering, and winning competitive proposals. • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to organize, coordinate, and lead diverse teams (program management, technical, and business development) through the capture and proposal process. • Deep understanding of National Security Space missions, stakeholders, and acquisition pathways. • Demonstrated ability to engage with senior business and government leaders, providing strategic guidance and leadership. • Experience defining capture plans and leading proposal development for U.S. Government customers. • Must be able to occasionally travel to domestic locations to support capture and business development efforts.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6% • Life insurance • 3 weeks paid time off