Sales Director - Department of Energy

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

Blue Origin is seeking an accomplished Department of Energy (DOE) Sales Director to join our Civil Sales team. This strategic role will drive business development, capture management, and revenue growth across DOE programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate will leverage deep understanding of DOE priorities, procurement mechanisms, and stakeholder landscapes to position Blue Origin's space technologies and energy innovations for mission-critical applications.

This role will lead executive engagements across DOE offices, national laboratories, and affiliated stakeholders, shape high-priority pursuit strategies, and secure long-term partnerships through complex federal agreements and contract vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market strategies for DOE opportunities aligned with Blue Origin's capabilities and growth objectives
• Own executive relationships and stakeholder mapping across priority DOE entities (Headquarters, Program Offices, National Laboratories, FFRDCs, and strategic partners)
• Lead complex deal pursuits from identification through award, including structuring and negotiating multi-year agreements (CRADAs, SPPs, OTAs, IDIQs, and other federal instruments)
• Build compelling value propositions connecting Blue Origin technologies to DOE mission priorities in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, nuclear security, and scientific research
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships to enhance competitive positioning and program execution
• Coordinate cross-functional capture teams (technical, engineering, program management, pricing, contracts, legal) to develop winning solutions and proposals
• Drive disciplined pipeline generation, qualification, forecasting, and leadership reporting; establish operating cadence and KPIs
• Support preparation of executive briefing materials and customer-facing narratives for senior DOE leadership audiences
• Ensure pursuits and engagements adhere to federal acquisition regulations, compliance requirements, and company policies

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of federal business development/sales experience, including 5+ years leading DOE-focused pursuits
• Demonstrated success winning DOE contracts, grants, or partnership agreements worth $50M+
• Proven understanding of DOE organizational structure, budget processes, acquisition methods, and decision frameworks
• Established network of relationships across DOE Program Offices and National Laboratory system
• Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments and multi-office procurement decisions
• Proven ability to translate technical capabilities into mission-relevant solutions and outcomes
• Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams through capture planning, proposal development, and contract negotiation
• Experience with federal contracting vehicles including FAR/DFAR-based contracts, CRADAs, SPPs, and OTAs
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or technical graduate degree preferred

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with DOE Office of Science, EERE, NNSA, or ARPA-E program priorities and funding mechanisms
• Familiarity with national laboratory partnership structures and technology transfer processes
• Knowledge of federal energy policy, initiatives, and strategic frameworks
• Understanding of space technology applications to energy systems, climate research, or advanced manufacturing
• Experience operating in compliance-sensitive environments (export controls, controlled unclassified information handling)
• Active security clearance

Why This Role:

This position offers a unique opportunity to bridge Blue Origin's innovative space technologies with DOE's critical energy and scientific missions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding Blue Origin's impact across the civil government sector, creating partnerships that advance clean energy, scientific discovery, and national security objectives.

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $169,624.00 - $237,473.25WA applicants is $169,624.00 - $237,473.25

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

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