Government Program Development Manager (Federal Civil Agencies)

SpaceX
Washington
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 115,000 - 155,000 annuallyFunction: Government & Public AdministrationExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Clear written communication","Effective verbal communication","Interpersonal skills","Organizational skills","Analytical and problem-solving skills"]

Own business development and program growth for Starshield across U.S. Federal Civil agencies. Build relationships with agency decision-makers, shape responses to government solicitations (RFIs/RFPs/Sources Sought), and drive capture-to-delivery strategy for satellite communications and AI enterprise solutions. Partner across engineering, customer ops, finance, and contracts to scale a development pipeline, refine engagement roadmaps using feedback and competitive analysis, and identify trends in connectivity, AI, and compute markets.

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Government Program Development Manager (Federal Civil Agencies)

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Job Summary

Own business development and program growth for Starshield across U.S. Federal Civil agencies. Build relationships with agency decision-makers, shape responses to government solicitations (RFIs/RFPs/Sources Sought), and drive capture-to-delivery strategy for satellite communications and AI enterprise solutions. Partner across engineering, customer ops, finance, and contracts to scale a development pipeline, refine engagement roadmaps using feedback and competitive analysis, and identify trends in connectivity, AI, and compute markets.
Location: Washington
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Government & Public Administration
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Identify, build, and maintain relationships with key Federal Civil agency decision-makers, program managers, and technical evaluators across communications and AI portfolios.
  • •Identify new business opportunities and grow existing programs by expanding space sensing, satellite communications, and AI solutions into new revenue lines.
  • •Shape and support responses to RFIs, RFPs, Sources Sought, and other government solicitations, including pricing, technical volume, strategy, and win themes.
  • •Collaborate with engineering, customer ops, finance, and other internal business units to drive sales results and efficiency.
  • •Continuously refine engagement roadmaps based on internal strategies, mission needs, customer feedback, and competitive analysis.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 115,000 - 155,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kLife InsurancePaid ParentalDisability InsurancePaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree.
  • •5+ years of experience in business development, account management, sales, or U.S. Government acquisition.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
  • •Working knowledge of AI/ML and aerospace concepts, with ability to articulate to business decision makers.
  • •U.S. Government Security Clearance.
Experience:5+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Clear written communicationEffective verbal communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAnalytical and problem-solving skills
Languages:English
Tech Stack:StarshieldStarlinkSatellite communicationsArtificial intelligenceAI/MLAgentic LLMLLMCompute marketsEarth observationRFIsRFPsSources Sought

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Security Clearance:Top Secret

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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