Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are currently seeking a Business Development Manager to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. This role is for the individual who recognizes the unique potential of space and wants to be instrumental in converting that into opportunities for our talented team. This position centers around identifying, pursuing, and capturing new business for Lunar Outpost, especially in the commercial, civil, and defense space sectors. It will require a motivated and driven leader to secure new business opportunities while communicating and collaborating with a wide variety of individuals, both internal and external to the company.

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Key Responsibilities

• Understand Lunar Outpost's long and short-term goals and interface with company leadership to develop and execute a strategy that drives us to those goals
• Perform market and customer research to inform business strategy
• Lead and support capture efforts to secure new contracts, re-compete contracts, and ensure positive business relationships. This includes writing proposals and submitting bids to secure new contracts and opportunities for payload services and partnerships related to our lunar rover and mobility platforms
• Develop an understanding for each effort and tailor the approach necessary to the specific target within the abundance of diverse opportunities present in the New Space industry
• Collaborating with industry partners, stakeholders, decision makers, customers, and internal personnel to enhance the probability of capture success
• Create and improve business development processes and related areas to make future success more likely

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or Business field
• 5+ years of experience performing contract capture in the Aerospace and/or DoD field
• Prior knowledge and experience in the RFP process
• Demonstrated success winning contracts
• Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
• U.S. Persons

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leadership role performing contract capture
• Deep knowledge of aerospace and/or technology industries and market with existing contact network
• Previous experience in a systems integration program
• Contract negotiation or positioning experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer
• Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation
• Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
• Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays
• Parental leave
• Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development

Lunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employees, including executives and human resources personnel, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and treat others with dignity and respect in accordance with this policy.