Business Development Leader at Northwoodspace

About Northwood Space:

Northwood is on a mission to transform connectivity between earth and space and bring the benefits of space to the masses through innovations in space communications technologies. If you are energized by building at a high-velocity company and seeing your work deployed in locations around the globe with real impact, we want you at Northwood.

Role:

Northwood Space is seeking an experienced Business Development leader to drive growth across US Defense, Intelligence, and Civil agencies. This person will own the full sales cycle for US government space customers, develop strategic relationships, and help shape Northwood's government strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Drive end-to-end sales cycles with US federal entities, from initial outreach through contract execution

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in government agencies, including program managers, acquisition officers, and industry partners

• Lead proposal development for government opportunities in collaboration with engineering teams

• Create and execute account strategies for key government agencies and mission areas

• Provide insights on government policies, budgets, and mission requirements to inform product strategy and long-term roadmaps

• Represent Northwood in interactions with government customers, industry consortia, and defense-focused conferences

• Track and report on sales pipeline, activities, and forecasts

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in US Government business development, particularly within the space and defense sectors

• Proven experience with federal acquisition processes, including FAR/DFAR regulations and government contracting

• Demonstrated track record of closing complex technical sales

• Deep understanding of US Government space and defense priorities

• Strong technical background - able to understand and articulate complex technical solutions

• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills

• Experience with enterprise sales processes and tools

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance

• Willingness to travel up to 30%

• In-person in Los Angeles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with major government ground systems

• Experience with government acquisition of commercial services and products

• Experience engaging with classified programs and acquisitions

• Technical degree in relevant field (Engineering, Physics, etc.)

• Experience at an early-stage space company

• Established relationships with key government stakeholders, prime contractors, and defense consortiums

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation at Northwood Space is based on role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary depending on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical expertise. In addition to base salary, Northwood Space offers long-term incentives such as company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses. Benefits include equity, comprehensive health care, flexible vacation, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Additional Information:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
 

Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.