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Director, Business Development

United States, Huntsville · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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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
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