Deployment Strategist, Space Systems Command

Job summary

Responsibilities

We are looking for an executive account leader who understands that winning at SSC isn't about a successful 6-month OTA prototype; it's about Program of Record integration. You will focus on landing and transitioning high-stakes prototypes into full-scale deployments across SSC's Program Executive…

• Full-Spectrum Capture & Quota Ownership: Carry and exceed a multi-million dollar annual revenue quota. You own the entire lifecycle: identifying top-of-funnel opportunity…
• Tactical Execution: You don't just delegate; you execute. You will personally draft white papers and SBIR/OTA responses, lead complex proposal development, architect deal…
• Operational Transition: Once the deal is signed, your job isn't over. You will continue to lead the account, ensuring the delivery team (Engagement Managers, Technical PMs…
• Renewal, Expansion & Growth: Own the long-term account strategy across SSC's PEOs. Identify the next use case, secure follow-on funding, and drive the growth that turns a single…
• Direct Agentic Solutioning: Work in the weeds with technical teams and operators to co-design Agentic AI workflows.

What they're looking for

• Experience: 7+ years across space operations, government acquisitions, complex enterprise IT sales, or defense business development.
• Proven Track Record: You have closed and implemented multi-year deals and know how to get a line item into the budget.
• Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of Space Force modernization priorities — space domain awareness, ground and command-and-control modernization, resilient architectures — and…
• The Valley of Death Navigator: Demonstrated ability to move technology from "cool demo" to "deployed capability" inside a major PEO or program office.
• Strategic Network: Existing relationships across SSC and the broader Space Force enterprise, plus a Rolodex at the major space primes and integrators.

Tech stack

• RAG