Come join us in shaping the future! Get in on the ground floor as a founding member of our team that is developing a revolutionary satellite communications system. In this critical role as the Sr. Director Government Business Development you will be responsible for business development efforts, including proposal writing, with our government clients.

AscendArc is a seed stage startup founded to revolutionize the satellite communications industry. We are looking for doers who want to work in a ground-breaking and fast-paced environment. Our success will depend on your energy, skill, and creativity.

Responsibilities

Lead the pursuit of US and international government business development for a communications satellite startup. Identify and foster opportunities and build relationships with key government customers. Develop responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in government satellite communications, business development or proposal development
• Knowledge of government satellite communications customers, usage and programs
• Strong relationships with US Space Systems Command and other government satellite users
• Experience with the US government procurement processes
• Experience with proposal writing
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• US citizen with the ability to hold a Secret Clearance or above

The base salary range for this position is $170,000-$225,000. When determining an individual’s compensation, we consider several factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data, so pay for this role may vary from the amounts listed.

AscendArc is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor or legally protected status.