Hiring: Government Program Development Manager (International) Company: SpaceX Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 11:58:11 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Defense Industry, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •2+ years of experience working in telecommunications or defense industry •Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing complex government sales cycles and familiarity with international or multilateral procurement processes and contract vehicles •Solid functional working knowledge of international telecommunications, especially SATCOM, markets •Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, preferably in a team environment •Demonstrated capacity to assess market trends that indicate business opportunities in the short- and long-term Required Skills: •Identify new international SATCOM business opportunities and grow existing programs, finding new ways to expand space sensing, satellite communications and AI solutions into quantifiable new programs for international partner solutions •Develop and manage a sales pipeline and forecast in both the short- and long-term •Effectively communicate and present Starshield capabilities and value proposition, tailored to international governments •Support development of complex proposals including pricing, strategy, and win themes •Conduct internal coordination across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring close coordination with legal, contracts, engineering, mission management, and finance in program development phase •Continuously refine engagement roadmap based on internal strategies, mission needs, customer feedback, and competitive analysis Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree •3+ years of experience in business development or account management within the Intelligence Community or broader federal national security space including, but not limited to FBI, DOD, CIA, DISA, ODI, and/or other federal agencies •Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed (~50%) •Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed •This position is based in Washington, DC and requires being onsite - remote work not considered •To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. •1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. •1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. •Master’s degree in a technical discipline or an MBA Compensation: •$115,000 - $155,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!