Associate Director, Space Growth

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1969 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Associate Director, Space Growth

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As an Associate Director at Anduril's Space team in Chantilly, Virginia, you will lead the strategic growth and capture of major opportunities within the national security space sector for U.S. government and military clients. Your role involves identifying market needs, shaping proposals, and driving end-to-end capture lifecycles from early opportunity shaping to contract award, while also fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders across the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Intelligence Community (IC), and Department of Defense (DoD). You will leverage your deep understanding of government acquisition processes and technical expertise in space systems to inform Anduril’s product roadmap and ensure alignment with customer priorities. This position requires extensive experience in space vehicle and ground programs, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with strong communication skills and a willingness to travel up to 40%.

Skills

Python Java C++ Kubernetes AWS Azure GCP CI/CD Git Docker Terraform PostgreSQL MongoDB Linux Windows NRO_Programs IC_Platforms DoD_Systems Space_Vehicle_Technologies Ground_Segment_Technologies Systems_Integration Communications_Technology Software_Development_Methodologies

What you'll do

  • Generate and capture business opportunities by understanding client needs and competitive landscapes.
  • Own the end-to-end capture lifecycle from opportunity shaping through proposal development and contract award.
  • Grow existing business by expanding work with current clients and identifying new pursuits.
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across government agencies like NRO, DoD, and IC.
  • Inform product roadmap development based on customer priorities and needs.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in government acquisition and space programs
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field
  • Deep understanding of NRO, IC, and DoD programs and systems integration
  • Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior executives
  • Ability to build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders and customers
  • Experience leading capture strategy and proposal development for major opportunities

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