Government Relations Director

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms.

York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

This innovative, strategic thinker will cultivate and sustain customer relationships to shape business opportunities aligned with York’s unique space capabilities and business model. They will engage across the space industry and Congressional ecosystem, including government stakeholders, leveraging customer knowledge and contacts to drive success in advancing legislative initiatives and winning and executing contracts.

The candidate must navigate the dynamic DC ecosystem and be able to work across Congress, the US space industry, and develop targeted relationship-building strategies to accomplish strategic results. They will also execute tactically while managing priorities within tight timelines, ensuring accountability and maximizing business impact.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain customer relationships across government and industry to drive strategic growth
• Advocate for York’s space capabilities and business model across the US government
• Engage in targeted space conferences, congressional events, national security space events, and customer visits
• Partner with Business Development team to identify high-value markets, government budgets, and customer opportunities through market and competitive analysis
• Provide recommendations and present business development opportunities to pursue
• Collaborate with functional leadership (DC Ops VP, BD VP, CTO, LT, Contracts) to align York offerings with customer needs
• Develop innovative engagement strategies to communicate York capabilities, secure new business leads, and provide the team with win themes for proposals and white papers
• Team with DC Office Manager to establish an automated approach to knowledge management to continuously manage engagements across diverse customer sets

Qualifications

• Strong network in US Government (Congress, OMB, DoW, Space/Intel Community)
• Outstanding presentation and customer-facing communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and workloads
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Driven to achieve and deliver consistent high-quality results
• Self-motivated and able to operate in a complex social environment with minimal guidance
• Works well in a team environment and at all levels across
• Cleared to TS/SCI

Benefits

In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link here. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.

Job Details

• Pay Type: Salary
• Hiring Min Rate: 180,000 USD
• Hiring Max Rate: 225,000 USD