Director of Corporate Strategy and Development

Director Of Corporate Strategy And Development

Agile Space Industries is a rapidly growing privately held supplier of space propulsion hardware and engineering services for the space industry and is looking to hire a Director to be invested in, and drive the next chapter.

Headquartered in Durango, Colorado, with operations in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, and expanding into Tulsa, Oklahoma and Seattle, Washington, Agile has achieved more than 40% year-over-year growth for the past three years, and momentum continues to accelerate as funds are deployed from a recent Series A round.

Agile designs, builds, and tests in-space propulsion systems that give spacecraft the ability to maneuver with precision, reliability, and purpose. Our technologies play a critical role in missions that range from lunar landings and resource utilization to national defense, human exploration, and commercial space transport.

Agile seeks bold and driven individuals who thrive in a hands-on, fast-moving environment and want to help drive the next phase of space history as part of a close-knit, innovative team.

Job Description

The Director of Corporate Strategy and Development will be responsible for equity and debt capital raises, custody of Agile's corporate strategy and long-term financial model, investor relations, and select strategy initiatives. This Director will report to the CEO.

The successful candidate will play a central role in the development and execution of the next chapter of Agile's strategy. They will be the owner of Agile's corporate development plan, taking inputs from the executive finance, operations, technology and business development teams to ensure a robust and well-articulated plan suitable for both internal and external stakeholders.

Job Details

• Working with the CEO and other internal stakeholders, promote and facilitate internal discussion for strategic planning. Ensure common understanding and organize/optimize meeting agenda to maximize time value.
• Be custodian for the Agile Strategic Plan and supporting information such as financial models and literature for both internal and external purposes.
• Be responsible for keeping the Agile data room up to date via regular communication with executive, legal, business development, financial and technical teams.
• Assist with valuation and deal modeling for mergers, acquisitions and other investments.
• Working with the CEO and Business Development teams, assist with the identification and maturation of opportunities for local, state and federal incentives that could compliment the Agile strategic plan.
• Via Agile and external sources, become familiar with Agile history and current strategic plan as well as work to understand the In-Space Propulsion and wider Space Industry market drivers, players and trends.
• Assist the CEO in identifying, contacting and tracking new investors. The successful candidate will use initiative and creativity to perform this function via proactive third-party communication, monitoring for relevant deal activity as well as their own approaches.
• Utilizing publicly available information, as well as working with the Business Development team and external consultants, keep up to date assessments of the magnitude of Agile's accessible market.
• Work with the CEO, CFO and Executive Team assistant to provide investor and internal stakeholder communications.

Skills

• Experience working within a high-growth small business environment is an advantage as is experience with an established corporation.
• Ability to work well in both collaborative group and self-directed individual contributor modes.
• Experience with M&A and related financial analysis.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to build detailed financial and valuation models to support current and prospective investors.
• Effective communicator with strong oral, public speaking, writing, and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to learn and understand in-space propulsion technologies, aerospace engineering, and defense technologies.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to present and influence executives, investors, and key decision-makers.
• Strong Project Management Skills

Attributes

• Demonstrated interest in becoming a market expert in the field of in-space propulsion.
• Self-motivated and oriented by the results of the Agile team as much as their own.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, able to pivot quickly in a fast-changing industry.
• Bias for action. Ability to wear multiple hats.
• Collaborative, positive, team player with a willingness to jump in and support team members as needed.
• Schedule must have flexibility to accommodate the tight deadlines and unexpected high-priority tasks associated with high-growth aerospace business corporate development.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support internal and external meetings (likely 10%-25% depending on location).

Preferred Skills

• Experience within, or close exposure to, high growth manufacturing companies at the Series A stage and beyond.
• Aerospace and defense industry knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of major space and defense industry players, funding sources, and regulatory environments.
• Familiarity with the role of commercial, civil, and defense space markets.
• Existing, relevant relationships with the investment community.
• Experience structuring and negotiating transactions (partnerships, M&A, joint ventures, licensing deals)

Employment Type: Full-Time - Exempt

Location: Agile Space Industries is headquartered in Durango, Colorado, while the majority of our executive team is based in Boulder, Colorado. This position offers flexibility with the preference being based in Durango, Boulder, or Denver, CO, depending on the candidate's preference.

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Salary range: The expected salary range for this role is $125,000-$185,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity, and is typically made within the midrange, rather than the upper end.

Posting Timeline: This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged, as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.

What You'll Love About Us: Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits to support you and your family including generous health coverage, dental and vision plans, Flexible Time Off, parental leave, and a 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%. We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Don't meet every single requirement? At Agile, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

Reasonable Accommodation: At Agile, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at Agile Space Industries. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Recruitment Notice: Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered