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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Space Kinetic's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Space Kinetic's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Space Kinetic
- high 48 stale, 1 reposted of 48 open
- Hiring momentum
- 56 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Space Kinetic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Space Kinetic.
About this role
The Director of Business Development at Space Kinetic will focus on identifying and capturing opportunities within the U.S. government and national security sectors. This role involves building relationships with government customers, leading capture efforts from initial engagement through to contract award, and coordinating with various internal teams to align business development strategies with company goals.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Space Kinetic as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Public Policy, International Affairs, National Security, or a related field
- 7+ years of relevant experience in government business development, capture management, defense programs, government acquisition, military operations, or a related field
- Experience working with the Department of Defense, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, Intelligence Community, or other national security customers
- Demonstrated experience identifying, shaping, or capturing government business opportunities
- Strong understanding of government acquisition, budgeting, contracting, and procurement processes
- Experience developing capture plans, proposals, white papers, customer presentations, or related business development materials
Nice to have
- 10+ years of relevant experience in aerospace, defense, space, national security, or advanced technology
- Established experience engaging with the Department of Defense, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, or Intelligence Community
- Demonstrated success leading or contributing to government captures and contract awards
- Experience with acquisition pathways such as OTAs, SBIR/STTR programs, BAAs, IDIQs, or FAR-based contracts
- Experience working with complex aerospace, spacecraft, defense, hardware, or software systems
What you get
- Equity-Based Compensation
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% company match
- Highly Competitive PTO
- Paid company holidays + winter break
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unique Performance-based bonus opportunities
Worth weighing
- Role requires a high level of commitment and urgency, not suited for those seeking a traditional work schedule
- Position is onsite in El Segundo, CA with domestic travel required (25% to 40% of the year)
- No specific salary listed, but a pay range of $180,000 to $220,000 is mentioned, with individual pay determined on a case-by-case basis
Summarised from Space Kinetic's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Space Kinetic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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