National Security R&D Growth ManagerDepartment Business DevelopmentEmployment Type Full TimeLocation Redondo Beach Compensation 130000 - 160000 yearDescriptionAs the National Security R&D Growth Manager at Impulse you will help lead our growth initiatives across the national security research and development community to include DARPA AFRL NRL OSDR&E NROAS&T and other elements of DoD and IC R&D community. This individual will be a key member of the Business Development team responsible for identifying new opportunities shaping customer requirements and advancing Impulses role in enabling responsive and resilient space capabilities. You will engage deeply with government stakeholders and key decision-makers in the national security R&D ecosystem. These relationships will help identify and shape emerging customer needs in Impulses wheelhouse and inform our investment and product roadmap. You will craft and maintain R&D elements of Impulses five-year pipeline. These elements will form the seed corn" for future Impulse programs of record add fuel to our internal R&D investments and accelerate development of future Impulse products.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute business development strategies for national security R&D marketsIdentify and qualify new opportunities for DoD and IC R&D customersSeed shape and influence emerging customer requirements through early engagement and thought leadershipCollaborate with internal engineering and mission teams to craft compelling solutions to and white papersLead capture efforts proposal strategy teaming discussions and stakeholder outreachRepresent Impulse Space at key industry days technical forums and classified engagementsMaintain situational awareness of acquisition pathways e.g. OTAs MTA SBIRSTTR IDIQ and upcoming solicitationsWork closely with executive leadership to align defense pursuits with long-term strategic objectiveMinimum Qualifications5 years of experience in business development capture or program management in the national security space domainDemonstrated experience with the U.S. Department of Defense andor Intelligence Community R&D customersStrong communication and relationship-building skills with both technical and executive stakeholdersBachelors or equivalent or higher degree in engineering science or defense technologyActive TSSCI clearance or eligibility to obtain oneAbility to travel as needed up to 50Preferred Skills and Experience8 years of demonstrated in experience working directly with national security as pertains to spacecraft satellites launch vehicles or similarExperience with early-stage or high-growth aerospace companiesDemonstrated track record of shaping and winning R&D programs or advanced concept studiesAdditional InformationCompensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401k retirement plan. Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR and Export Administration Regulations EAR. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident green card holder an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.