SpaceX
Government Program Development Manager (International)
Washington, DC
No sponsorship$115k-$155kDetected 1 day ago
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Lottery odds (Level III)83
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About the role
- This role will assist in setting sales strategy and capture of Starshield programs.
- Ideal candidates will have international sales or program development experience, specifically with U.S. allied nations, and familiarity with international export control and telecommunications licensing regulatory frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Identify new international SATCOM business opportunities and grow existing programs, finding new ways to expand space sensing, satellite communications and AI solutions into quantifiable new programs for international partner solutions
- Develop and manage a sales pipeline and forecast in both the short- and long-term
- Deliver actionable insights through data analysis of addressable international market opportunities and funding profiles to include available subsidy programs, major telecommunications resellers in markets of interest, foreign government policy positions toward U.S. Government and toward SpaceX, and synthesize this analysis in succinct presentations to aid senior management in decision making
- Support development of complex proposals including pricing, strategy, and win themes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed (~50%)
- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role.
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Skills
- Master's degree in a technical discipline or an MBA
- 2+ years of experience working in telecommunications or defense industry
- Working knowledge of international telecommunications, especially SATCOM, markets
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, preferably in a team environment
- Ability to assess market trends that indicate business opportunities in the short- and long-term
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills in a team environment
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment; must exhibit high ownership, initiative, and accountability
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
Compensation
- $115,000.00 - $155,000.00/per year
- Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
- Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.
- Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX.
- You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Benefits
- Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
- Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX.
- You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
Company info
- SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not.
Equal opportunity
- Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- allied nations, and familiarity with international export control and telecommunications licensing regulatory frameworks
This listing is sourced directly from SpaceX's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.