Sr. Government Program Development Manager (Government Compute/ Intelligence Community)

Washington, DCfull time

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$155k–$220k

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SpaceX Senior Government Program Development Manager leading business growth across the Intelligence Community focusing on AI and classified compute. Develop and execute government stakeholder engagement strategies and manage capture efforts for AI and compute solutions.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategy for government stakeholder engagement, support capture efforts, and help drive a development pipeline for AI and compute solutions addressing complex intelligence and operational challenges
Identify, build, and maintain relationships with key Intelligence Community decision-makers, program managers, and technical evaluators across space and AI portfolios
Identify new business opportunities and grow existing programs, finding new ways to fuse space sensing and AI into quantifiable new lines of effort and revenue sources
Shape and lead SpaceX responses to RFIs, RFPs, Sources Sought, and other government solicitations with technical content, compliance matrices, and differentiated value propositions
Conduct internal and external coordination across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring close coordination with engineering, mission management, finance, and contracts in program development phase
Continuously refine engagement roadmap based on internal strategies, mission needs, customer feedback, and competitive analysis.

Qualification

Bachelors degreeAdvanced degree in science

Required

Bachelors degree
5+ 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

Preferred

Advanced degree in science, policy, business, international affairs, or another relevant field
Direct experience supporting program development with IC agencies (e.g., DIA, NGA, NSA, CIA, or related organizations)
Experience leading capture for start-ups, AI companies, or cloud compute business areas
2+ years of technical project management, systems engineering, or Government space systems acquisition experience
Experience modernizing Government AI/ML capabilities, AI agent workflows, generative AI applications, and ML lifecycle management tailored to government while meeting stringent regulatory and security standards
Experience partnering with cloud hyperscalers or other business-related system integrators
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing complex government sales cycles or program development, specifically in AI/ML, data analytics, and aerospace
Familiarity with federal procurement processes and contract vehicles commonly used in the IC

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

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