Director of Business Development — National Security & Intelligence

Job overview

The Director of Business Development — National Security & Intelligence role is onsite in Washington, DC. The stated salary range is $225,000–$290,000 per year. The role supports CesiumAstro’s growth in the U.S. national security and intelligence communities, advancing its satellite and airborne communication systems business. The director develops customer relationships and business opportunities, leads capture and proposal work, and coordinates with engineering and product teams to shape solutions around customer needs. The role contributes to strategic planning and revenue growth across defense and intelligence markets.

What you'll do

• Develop and update market analysis and trends
• identify business opportunities
• prepare and submit RFI and RFP responses
• visit current and prospective customers
• coordinate with engineering and product development to communicate market needs
• contribute to strategic and R&D roadmaps
• lead revenue growth.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of business development

national security

intelligence

aerospace

satellite communications

defense markets

ts/sci clearance

u.s. citizen

washington dc

cesiumastro

$225k–$290k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company stock options
• health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.

Why this role

Requires at least 10 years of relevant space or aerospace business development experience, an active TS/SCI clearance, and U.S. citizenship; full-time offers include stock options and benefits.

About the employer

CesiumAstro is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.