{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"31c36c38d082fd7d3fbe2ea4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/31c36c38d082fd7d3fbe2ea4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/31c36c38d082fd7d3fbe2ea4","title":"Director, National Security Programs Development","description":"Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.\n\nWith five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.\n\nAstranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world's best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.\n\nDirector, National Security Program Development\n\nThis position will support the USG Sales team in shaping and capturing U.S. government business opportunities. The ideal candidate for this role has experience both as a user of space systems as well as developer of space capabilities, specifically within the Intelligence and Special Operations communities. This position will include personal interaction with Government program managers, senior decision makers, industry partners, and stakeholder associations. The position involves regular exchanges with Astranis senior management, program management, engineering, operations, and legal teams.\n\nRole\n\nSupport the building of relationships and interacting with Astranis customers and partners within the Intelligence and Special Operations communities as well as support the broader USG sales teams in their interactions with Astranis customers and partners within the USG.\nDevelop materials in support of customer interactions including:\nPreparation of written materials (talking papers and briefings.\nMaterials to support the shaping of requirements that align Astranis capabilities with space users within the Intelligence and Special Operations communities\nResponses to requests for information\nDevelop, manage and support proposal activities including:\nProposal leadership activities such as capture manager, proposal manager, or volume lead\nDevelopment and writing of proposals\nAiding the broader Astranis team on proposal activities\nImprove awareness of Astranis solutions within the USG space communities by identifying key decision-makers in Intelligence and Special Operations organizations\nTrack USG programs of interest, including budget, Congressional actions, industry participation, and technical requirements, in collaboration with the Astranis government relations consultants\nAssess competitor capabilities and offerings to understand the competitiveness of our offerings across USG and commercial markets\nIdentify opportunities for industry partnerships to expand Astranis systems capabilities, product offerings, and access to USG pursuits\nRepresent Astrans in related trade associations, coalitions, and conferences\n\nRequirements\n\nB.S. or B.A. in engineering or hard science\nAt least 8+ years of experience in field operations, engineering, program management, corporate strategy, or USG sales/business development\nWorking knowledge of USG intelligence and special operations communities\nWillingness and ability to travel as needed, up to 40% of time\nStrong motivation to form product offerings to expand USG market share\nExcellent written and oral communication skills\nUS Citizen\nEligible to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance\nLess than 5 years since previously active TS//SCI Security Clearance\nWilling to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph\n\nBonus\n\nM.S. in engineering or M.A. in business\nWorking knowledge of satellites, national security space systems / architectures and missions\nWorking knowledge of SATCOM systems and their usage by field users\nUSG capture/proposal management and/or USG acquisition experience\nBased in the National Capital Region (NCR) or San Francisco\nU.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required\n(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))\n\nOur mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.\nAstranis SMS Terms of Service\n\nRecruiting Updates: By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp.\n\nOpt-Out: You can cancel this service at any time by replying STOP. We will send one final text confirming your unsubscription.\n\nOpt-In Again: To resume receiving messages, reply START or YES.\n\nSupport & Rates: For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at coordinators@astranis.com. Message and data rates may apply. 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Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.\n\nWith five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.\n\nAstranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world's best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.\n\nDirector, National Security Program Development\n\nThis position will support the USG Sales team in shaping and capturing U.S. government business opportunities. The ideal candidate for this role has experience both as a user of space systems as well as developer of space capabilities, specifically within the Intelligence and Special Operations communities. This position will include personal interaction with Government program managers, senior decision makers, industry partners, and stakeholder associations. The position involves regular exchanges with Astranis senior management, program management, engineering, operations, and legal teams.\n\nRole\n\nSupport the building of relationships and interacting with Astranis customers and partners within the Intelligence and Special Operations communities as well as support the broader USG sales teams in their interactions with Astranis customers and partners within the USG.\nDevelop materials in support of customer interactions including:\nPreparation of written materials (talking papers and briefings.\nMaterials to support the shaping of requirements that align Astranis capabilities with space users within the Intelligence and Special Operations communities\nResponses to requests for information\nDevelop, manage and support proposal activities including:\nProposal leadership activities such as capture manager, proposal manager, or volume lead\nDevelopment and writing of proposals\nAiding the broader Astranis team on proposal activities\nImprove awareness of Astranis solutions within the USG space communities by identifying key decision-makers in Intelligence and Special Operations organizations\nTrack USG programs of interest, including budget, Congressional actions, industry participation, and technical requirements, in collaboration with the Astranis government relations consultants\nAssess competitor capabilities and offerings to understand the competitiveness of our offerings across USG and commercial markets\nIdentify opportunities for industry partnerships to expand Astranis systems capabilities, product offerings, and access to USG pursuits\nRepresent Astrans in related trade associations, coalitions, and conferences\n\nRequirements\n\nB.S. or B.A. in engineering or hard science\nAt least 8+ years of experience in field operations, engineering, program management, corporate strategy, or USG sales/business development\nWorking knowledge of USG intelligence and special operations communities\nWillingness and ability to travel as needed, up to 40% of time\nStrong motivation to form product offerings to expand USG market share\nExcellent written and oral communication skills\nUS Citizen\nEligible to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance\nLess than 5 years since previously active TS//SCI Security Clearance\nWilling to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph\n\nBonus\n\nM.S. in engineering or M.A. in business\nWorking knowledge of satellites, national security space systems / architectures and missions\nWorking knowledge of SATCOM systems and their usage by field users\nUSG capture/proposal management and/or USG acquisition experience\nBased in the National Capital Region (NCR) or San Francisco\nU.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required\n(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))\n\nOur mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.\nAstranis SMS Terms of Service\n\nRecruiting Updates: By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp.\n\nOpt-Out: You can cancel this service at any time by replying STOP. We will send one final text confirming your unsubscription.\n\nOpt-In Again: To resume receiving messages, reply START or YES.\n\nSupport & Rates: For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at coordinators@astranis.com. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies; carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.\n\nPrivacy: For details on how we protect your data, view our Privacy Policy.","datePosted":"2026-10-06T19:55:11.402Z","dateModified":"2026-10-06T19:55:11.402Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Astranis","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Millbrae","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"31c36c38d082fd7d3fbe2ea4"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/31c36c38d082fd7d3fbe2ea4"}}