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Director of Growth Operations

Muon Space
Location
Northern VA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Business Development
Salary
$170,000 - $251,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of experience in business operations, proposal management, or related business development support functions, ideally within aerospace, defense, or the space industry
  • Demonstrated experience building and managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience with pricing or price-to-win processes and cross-functional coordination with Finance
  • Strong process-design and program management skills, with a track record of scaling operations in a fast-growing organization
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to manage multiple concurrent priorities and competing deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Nice to have
  • Experience in the space or satellite industry
  • Experience managing partners or teaming relationships in a capture or BD context
  • Experience with CRM and proposal management tools (e.g., HubSpot)
  • Active or recent U.S. Government security clearance
  • Master's degree in a related field
What the job really is

The Director of Growth Operations at Muon Space will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team focused on business development and capture activities. This role involves overseeing proposal operations, partner management, pricing, and BD analytics, while also engaging in hands-on activities to ensure scalable operations. The position requires collaboration with various departments to align operations with business goals and includes mentoring team members as the organization grows.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $170,000 - $251,000, plus incentive compensation
  • Equity compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Short & long term disability and life insurance
  • Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
Things to weigh
  • Position requires access to export controlled information, which may limit applicant eligibility
  • No specific mention of remote work options, as the position must be performed within Northern Virginia or San Jose region
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