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This is a high-impact, entrepreneurial role at SpaceX Starshield that shapes how advanced compute and sensing capabilities enable real-time decisions.\n\nCompensation / Benefitscomprehensive medical, vision, and dental401(k) retirement plandisability and life insurancepaid parental leavepaid vacation and holidaysemployee stock plan/long-term incentives\nResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a government engagement strategy and pipeline for supercomputing solutions addressing intelligence and operational challengesBuild and maintain relationships with key DoW and service-level decision-makers and technical evaluators across space and AI portfoliosIdentify opportunities to fuse space sensing and supercomputing into new lines of effort and revenueLead SpaceX responses to RFIs, RFPs, Sources Sought with technical content and compliant value propositionsPerform continuous competition analysis and market research to stay ahead in the opportunity landscapeCoordinate across multidisciplinary teams (engineering, mission management, finance, contracts) to avoid silos during program developmentRefine engagement roadmap based on internal strategy, customer feedback, and competition\nKey requirementsBachelor's degree3+ years in business development or account management within the DoW, AI industry, or tech industrial baseExperience supporting sales or program development within DoW2+ years in technical project management, systems engineering, or government space systems acquisitionExperience modernizing Government AI/ML capabilities and agent workflows for government—with regulatory and security standardsExperience partnering with cloud hyperscalers or system integratorsStrong organizational skills and ability to manage complex government sales cycles in AI/ML and aerospaceFamiliarity with federal procurement processes and government contract vehiclesExperience operating in or supporting classified environmentsExcellent communication and relationship-building skills with technical and non-technical audiencesAbility to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with ownership and initiativeOn-site in Washington DC with willingness to travel up to 50%Must be able to obtain TS/SCI security clearanceexcellent communicationrelationship-buildingownership and accountabilityAI/ML for government applicationsagent workflows and lifecycle managementgenerative AI for government with security standards","company":"SpaceX","rawCompany":"spacex","city":"Alexandria","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T04:41:56.853Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"11-9121.00","title":"Natural Sciences Managers","slug":"natural-sciences-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336419","title":"Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Program Development Manager","description":"Overview\nIn this role you will lead strategy and execution for government program development and growth, focusing on DoW opportunities in AI-enabled supercomputing and space sensing. 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