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Ursa Major

Vice President, Business Development

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado

Posted about 3 months ago · $280,000 - $330,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Ursa Major's roles stay open a median of 79 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
98% of Ursa Major's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Ursa Major
high
101 stale, 1 reposted of 101 open
Hiring momentum
128 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Ursa Major's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Ursa Major.

About this role

The Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Ursa Major is responsible for leading all commercial and government sales activities to meet the company's growth targets. This role involves developing and executing sales strategies, managing customer relationships, and overseeing the Sales and Business Development team. The position requires extensive experience in the aerospace and defense sectors, particularly in securing contracts and navigating government procurement processes.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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 Ursa Major as an employer.

What you need

  • Minimum 12 years of experience in sales, business development, program capture, or related roles within the aerospace, defense, or advanced technology industries.
  • Proven success in securing commercial sales with defense companies, primes, integrators, and aerospace manufacturers.
  • Demonstrated experience winning federal contracts, including programs of record and major advanced development programs.
  • Comprehensive understanding of U.S. Government acquisition processes, FAR/DFARS requirements, and defense procurement lifecycles.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in dynamic or high-growth environments.
  • Strong technical aptitude with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to customers and internal stakeholders.

Nice to have

  • Established network within DoW, NASA, and major defense primes.
  • Experience in propulsion, launch systems, hypersonics, or related advanced aerospace technologies.
  • Prior experience in a startup or rapid-growth technology organization.
  • Advanced degree in engineering, business, or related discipline.

What you get

  • Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
  • Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
  • Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
  • Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed, but a compensation range is provided ($280,000 - $330,000).
  • The role requires extensive travel, which may impact work-life balance.
  • The position is full-time on-site, which may limit flexibility compared to remote options.

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Listed by Ursa Major on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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