Business Operations Executive

BUSINESS OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
Space Technology Company | Denver, Colorado

Reports to: US executive team
Package: Competitive salary, 401(k) with match, full benefits
Timing: Immediate hire

THE COMPANY

Our client develops advanced optical payload technology, including laser and precision pointing, acquisition and tracking systems, for spacecraft in Earth orbit and on the lunar surface. Following a major government contract award, the US business is scaling fast, with flight demonstrations planned in both environments within the next two years and a growing portfolio across national security, civil and commercial customers.

THE ROLE

This is the commercial engine room of a growing space company. You’ll work directly with the executive team and keep the business side moving while the engineers build the hardware. The role covers three areas:
– Business development: research markets, generate leads, track customers, partners and upcoming missions, and support international expansion
– Commercial operations: own the CRM, build quotes, proposals and purchase agreements, and keep market and competitor intelligence current
– Finance and investor support: track forecasts, budgets and cash flow, produce monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, and help prepare investor and board materials

It’s a broad, hands-on role with real exposure to how a space company wins work, prices it and raises money.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

– Help the executive team execute the business development strategy and hit stated goals
– Generate leads through research, outreach, calls, networking and customer meetings
– Explore new markets in line with company strategy, including international opportunities
– Manage the CRM so every lead, opportunity, deal and customer interaction is captured and tracked
– Prepare quotes, proposals and purchase agreements for prospective customers
– Produce BD collateral, customer and investor briefings, and leave-behinds
– Support marketing and media campaigns
– Track business forecasts and produce internal and external reporting for investors and stakeholders
– Schedule customer meetings, record outcomes and chase follow-ups
– Contribute to business model development, price