Space and Strategy Lead

PeopleTec has an exciting new opportunity and is looking for a growth minded, inspirational leader to participate in all associated strategy, business development, capture, and proposal activities for US Space Command, US Space Force, and Space Systems Command. The Senior Space Advisor will report directly to the Business Unit VP for Space Business Development and Strategy and is aligned to the VP for the capture and development of Space opportunities. The individual performing in this position leads all PeopleTec efforts related to space business development with the US Space Force, US Air Force, and select DoD agencies with a primary space mission (e.g. Space Development Agency).

As summarized above, this individual will focus on developing and implementing strategies to position PeopleTec’s space lines of business for sustained growth and profitability. Specific areas of emphasis include:

Leadership and Internal Collaboration

The Space BD Lead will collaborate internally across group capabilities and engage with business development staff in all aspects of business development. The Space and Strategy BD Lead will personally run select, high priority captures and proposals.

BD Strategy

The Space and Strategy BD Lead applies market analysis and related information to develop strategic plans and inform decision-making for investment priorities. The individual collaborates with the organization’s BD strategy and market assessment activities by integrating information gleaned from customers, industry experts, competitors, and other business leaders.

The individual influences corporate business strategy for entry and growth in new market areas through development of new business models, internal technology investment, joint venture agreements and development of new marketing channels.

Customer Engagement and Market Positioning

This individual has a very high tempo of engagement with senior Defense Space customers, to sustain situational awareness of the space marketplace, influence customer perception of PeopleTec, and promote knowledge of how PeopleTec capabilities can help customers achieve better mission outcomes. The individual works with the PeopleTec Business Development team to drive connections to buyers of space-related services and products, attending seminars, forums, providing white papers, and conference participation, to strengthen PeopleTec’s reputation as a trusted expert and increase the number of new business opportunities in the pipeline.

• 15+ years of experience in industry business development-related activities for space lines of business. The experience must include strategy, pipeline development, selling both services and solutions / services, front-end customer engagement, capture, and proposal development for US government opportunities.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in a technical or business aligned field. Masters Degree preferred.
• Existing network of customer contacts in the space community in the US Space Force, US Air Force, Space Development Agency, Space Rapid Capabilities Office, and other DoD agencies.
• Outstanding record of success in leading teams in winning new business opportunities and improving bid and program profitability, with emphasis on capture strategy and proposal development.
• Demonstrated thought leadership role in space-related domains, as evidenced by participation on panels, media events, presentations, and white papers. Superior communication skills - oral and written - required.
• Experience in responding to solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation and proficiency in industry BD best practices (e.g., Shipley) to proposals for government clients.
• Immediately eligible for Top Secret clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Space Force and other DoD space agency special access program (SAP) activities.
• Experience with business development for both differentiated solutions for Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) and actual space systems (e.g. satellites, ground systems). 
• Experience or knowledge of Digital Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Space Operations, Sensors, Satellites and Space Acquisition

Benefits offered can be found here: Benefits PeopleTec. In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is approximately $150,000 but negotiable. PeopleTec considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and critical skills.

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PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

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EEO Statement

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