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Director of National Security Partnerships

Katalyst Space Technologies
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
GTM
Salary
$175,000 - $230,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in technical, aerospace, defense, policy, business, or national security fields.
  • 10+ years of experience in national security acquisitions, business development, capture, partnerships, or related roles.
  • Demonstrated experience developing relationships with U.S. government partners and converting capability gaps into funded opportunities.
  • Strong understanding of the U.S. defense/intelligence acquisition environment.
  • Ability to lead capture activities from ambiguous early-stage opportunity through to award transition.
  • High technical and mission fluency in spacecraft, autonomy, mission operations, software, or robotics concepts.
Nice to have
  • Prior experience at a high-growth defense or space technology company.
  • Experience with nontraditional acquisition pathways like SBIR/STTR, OTA, CSO/BAA, IDIQ/task-order.
  • Existing trusted relationships across the national security space ecosystem.
  • Experience supporting classified or sensitive national security space programs with an active U.S. security clearance.
  • Understanding of government contracting fundamentals.
What the job really is

The Director of National Security Partnerships at Katalyst will be responsible for building and maintaining strategic relationships with U.S. national security partners and developing stakeholder strategies. The role involves leading capture strategies for opportunities, understanding government acquisition pathways, and ensuring alignment with company strategy. Additionally, the director will support external communications and create mechanisms for scalable business development in the national security sector.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $175,000 - $230,000 annually, determined case-by-case.
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives through Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan.
  • Relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off.
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in hours beyond extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • The role requires significant autonomy and may involve navigating high ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
  • The position necessitates compliance with ITAR regulations, which may impact non-U.S. candidates' eligibility.
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