Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity.
Our mission: Deliver global omniscience.
To stay ahead of climate change, geopolitical risk, and other major crises and issues, we need a global understanding of what is changing, where, and how fast. Umbra creates the highest quality synthetic aperture radar data available commercially and supports a growing number of inspiring and innovative organizations monitoring the Earth in unprecedented fidelity. We empower our customers to create the solutions that inform and address our planet’s most pressing needs. We’re helping to create a brand-new industry that has never meaningfully existed before.
If you are passionate about new space and the commercial Earth observation industry and want to take a leading role in helping to grow it over the coming years, this position offers a unique chance to have outsized impact.
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager/Director (based on level of experience) to join our team. As a key member of the Mission Solutions business unit and reporting to the Mission Solutions director, you will play a crucial role in driving the Mission Solutions growth strategy by identifying new business opportunities, maintaining our weighted pipeline, forging strategic partnerships, and converting pipeline opportunities to contract awards with a focus on pre-RFP customer engagement and opportunity shaping. You will serve as a primary voice of the customer to support internal development roadmaps and our bid and capture strategies. This is is an in-office position in Arlington, VA.
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Umbra is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Employment Eligibility Verification
In compliance with federal laws, all hired persons will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) upon hire.
ITAR/EAR Requirements
This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or must otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S.Department of Commerce as applicable.
Pay Transparency
This job posting may span more than one career level. To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base ranges for all job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function and level benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by skills, responsibilities and relevant work experience.
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