SummaryRedwire Space is a rapidly growing aerospace and defense company advancing new satellite and space systems. We are expanding our presence in the Huntsville defense-space corridor and are seeking a driven, strategically minded Business Development Manager. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives on building relationships, identifying high-value opportunities, and shaping pursuits across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and major Primes. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for someone who wants to move fast, compete hard, and meaningfully shape how Redwire Space pursues and wins business as a team. This position will be located in Redwire's
Huntsville, AL office with regular national travel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Own the full front-end business development lifecycle in the Huntsville market-including new opportunity identification, early qualification, and opportunity shaping.
- Build and expand relationships across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), including SPOs, program offices, contracting teams, supply chain leaders, and other key influencers.
- Represent a broad set of technologies including GEO Dynamic Space Operations spacecraft, Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) spacecraft, & supporting products such as launch interfaces, deployable antennas/structures, & power solutions.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with major Primes in the region (e.g., Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, RTX, L3Harris, Leidos, GD and emerging space players).
- Maintain a forward-looking understanding of MDA and Prime contractor roadmaps, acquisition strategies, and long-term technology priorities.
- Drive the pipeline by sourcing new programs, contract vehicles, and technology insertion opportunities aligned with company capabilities.
- Lead gate-reviews for early-stage pursuits and support development of capture strategies.
- Provide intel on competitive landscape, customer hot buttons, and teaming opportunities.
- Represent the company at key industry events, forums, and customer engagements locally and nationally.
- Work closely with Capture, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to ensure opportunities are aligned with strategic priorities and executable.
- Partner with internal engineering and program teams to align product roadmaps with customer needs; serving as the Voice of Customer expert.
Ideal Qualifications:- Bachelor/s Degree or higher, preferably in a technical, business, or strategic discipline
- 16+ years (14+ years with a Master's degree) of experience in a Business Development or similar position, preferably as a hunter - growing the business
- 5+ years of experience in space systems, defense acquisition, or aerospace business development; 10+ preferred
- Direct experience engaging with The Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
- Strong existing network across MDA decision-makers and regional Primes.
- Successful track record of identifying and qualifying opportunities >$10M total contract value.
- Familiarity with DoW and USSF acquisition processes, FAR/DFARS, and industry BD pipelines.
- Active Secret clearance required;
- Exceptional communication, briefing, and technical storytelling skills
Desired Skills:- Expertise with identifying, shaping, and managing strategic opportunities that support business growth objectives.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing complex gov't. budget information (DoW/IC POM) and communicating trends effectively using tools such as power point.
- Customer interaction/exposure to the Department of War, the Intelligence Community.
- Experience with Military Services & Acquisition Process, US Budgetary process, and the Program Objective Memorandum process.
- Demonstrated ability to present technical presentations to internal and external customers.
- Previous experience providing market and competitor intelligence on market segments, as well as insights on competition specific to individual opportunities.
- Experience in orbital Missile Defense, Missile Warning / Missile Tracking, or counter-hypersonic systems
- Demonstrated acquisition experience including acquisition certifications.
- High energy, self-motivated with a solid work ethic and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communicator with strong oral, writing, and PowerPoint skills
- Collaborative, positive, team player-willingness to jump in and support our team members as needed
Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence. Don't meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you're excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 
