Business Operations Executive
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Business
Business Development, Business Administration -
Sales
Business Development, Business Administration
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
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 ROLEThis 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
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