Director of Business Development, Space Force at Maxar Technologies

Herndon, Virginia, United States

Maxar Technologies Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Defense, GeospatialIndustries

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance required
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or political science; work experience may be substituted
  • 10+ years of experience working in, or for, the Department of Defense
  • Excellent cross-functional skills across customers, sales, strategy, marketing, product, legal, and operations
  • Illustrated success in achieving revenue and bookings targets
  • Self-starter with demonstrated success working in a deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision
  • Flexible with the ability to work independently and on teams
  • Strategic approach to product positioning
  • Deep geospatial and software knowledge with a network in the industry
  • Understanding of USG procurement and acquisition processes
  • Ability to travel to customer sites across the United States, travel 50% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement growth strategy for your account
  • Meet annual bookings and revenue quotas
  • Generate new leads and business opportunities and effectively manage pipeline
  • Leverage existing relationships with senior Space Force and Air Force contacts
  • Serve as the key Maxar point of contact for your customer (onsite, at conferences or events)
  • Convey and execute on technical vision, positioning Maxar’s capabilities with customers mission
  • Identify areas for growth and positioning that drives adoption of Maxar’s products and services
  • Work cross collaboratively within internal and external stakeholders
  • Support Product and Marketing teams in the development of product positioning, presentations, press releases, product workshops, training workshops, and customer visits
  • Provide feedback to Product and Engineering team on new solutions and convey customer requirements

Skills

Business Development
Geospatial
Earth Observation
Imagery Solutions
Strategic Planning
Pipeline Management
Executive Engagement
Government Relations
Value Propositions
Revenue Growth

Maxar Technologies

Earth intelligence and space infrastructure solutions

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies specializes in Earth intelligence and space infrastructure, providing essential solutions for both government and commercial clients. The company offers services that help clients monitor and understand changes on our planet, including global broadband communications and advanced capabilities for space exploration. Maxar utilizes its extensive experience and commercial technology to deliver solutions that are fast, scalable, and cost-effective. Unlike many competitors, Maxar focuses on delivering precise and reliable data that supports informed decision-making and strategic planning. The company's goal is to generate value through contracts and partnerships, ensuring clients have the information they need to navigate complex global challenges.

Richmond Hill, CanadaHeadquarters
1957Year Founded
$58.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, AerospaceIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Data breach could lead to reputational damage and legal liabilities.
Layoffs may impact operational efficiency and employee morale.
GPS-free navigation development may face technical challenges and high costs.

Differentiation

Maxar specializes in complete space solutions and geospatial intelligence.
The company leverages decades of mission expertise for high-value solutions.
Maxar offers GPS-free navigation using 3D maps for drones and airplanes.

Upsides

Partnership with Satellogic enhances defense monitoring capabilities.
Divestment of WeatherDesk allows focus on core space infrastructure.
Global availability on SkyWatch platform boosts satellite imagery accessibility.

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