Director, Business Development Job at Redwire Space (Huntsville)

Director, Business Development

Redwire Space

Location:
United States , Huntsville

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

Redwire Space is a rapidly growing aerospace and defense company advancing new satellite and space systems. We are expanding our presence in the Huntsville defense‑space corridor and are seeking a driven, strategically minded Business Development Manager. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives on building relationships, identifying high‑value opportunities, and shaping pursuits across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and major Primes. This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact role for someone who wants to move fast, compete hard, and meaningfully shape how Redwire Space pursues and wins business as a team. This position will be located in Redwire's Huntsville, AL office with regular national travel.

Job Responsibility:

Own the full front‑end business development lifecycle in the Huntsville market—including new opportunity identification, early qualification, and opportunity shaping
Build and expand relationships across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), including SPOs, program offices, contracting teams, supply chain leaders, and other key influencers
Represent a broad set of technologies including GEO Dynamic Space Operations spacecraft, Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) spacecraft, & supporting products such as launch interfaces, deployable antennas/structures, & power solutions
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with major Primes in the region (e.g., Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, RTX, L3Harris, Leidos, GD and emerging space players)
Maintain a forward-looking understanding of MDA and Prime contractor roadmaps, acquisition strategies, and long‑term technology priorities
Drive the pipeline by sourcing new programs, contract vehicles, and technology insertion opportunities aligned with company capabilities
Lead gate‑reviews for early-stage pursuits and support development of capture strategies
Provide intel on competitive landscape, customer hot buttons, and teaming opportunities
Represent the company at key industry events, forums, and customer engagements locally and nationally
Work closely with Capture, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to ensure opportunities are aligned with strategic priorities and executable
Partner with internal engineering and program teams to align product roadmaps with customer needs
serving as the Voice of Customer expert

Requirements:

Bachelor/s Degree or higher, preferably in a technical, business, or strategic discipline
16+ years (14+ years with a Master's degree) of experience in a Business Development or similar position, preferably as a hunter - growing the business
5+ years of experience in space systems, defense acquisition, or aerospace business development
10+ preferred
Direct experience engaging with The Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
Strong existing network across MDA decision-makers and regional Primes
Successful track record of identifying and qualifying opportunities >$10M total contract value
Familiarity with DoW and USSF acquisition processes, FAR/DFARS, and industry BD pipelines
Active Secret clearance required
Exceptional communication, briefing, and technical storytelling skills

Nice to have:

Expertise with identifying, shaping, and managing strategic opportunities that support business growth objectives
Demonstrated experience analyzing complex gov’t. budget information (DoW/IC POM) and communicating trends effectively using tools such as power point
Customer interaction/exposure to the Department of War, the Intelligence Community
Experience with Military Services & Acquisition Process, US Budgetary process, and the Program Objective Memorandum process
Demonstrated ability to present technical presentations to internal and external customers
Previous experience providing market and competitor intelligence on market segments, as well as insights on competition specific to individual opportunities
Experience in orbital Missile Defense, Missile Warning / Missile Tracking, or counter-hypersonic systems
Demonstrated acquisition experience including acquisition certifications
High energy, self-motivated with a solid work ethic and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Effective communicator with strong oral, writing, and PowerPoint skills
Collaborative, positive, team player-willingness to jump in and support our team members as needed

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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