Director, Business Development

About Loft Federal

Loft Federal is committed to delivering the U.S. national security space community a fast, affordable, and streamlined pathway to orbit. As a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Loft Orbital Solutions, Inc., we specialize in providing mission-ready space infrastructure with unmatched efficiency.

At Loft, we empower our team with autonomy, ownership, and bold problem-solving opportunities while fostering a tight-knit, supportive environment. We believe that diversity, inclusivity, and community are the foundation of an open and innovative culture. We value kind, collaborative, and mission-driven teammates who excel in problem-solving and communication—because great solutions come from great teams.

Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?

Loft Federal is seeking a Director, Business Development to own our Intelligence Community accounts, campaigns, and customer relationships. Reporting to the Vice President of Growth, you will turn mission demand into funded opportunities and executable win strategies that drive bookings and long-term growth. The ideal candidate will be in the Denver/Arvada, CO, Washington DC area. Remote may be considered for the right candidate.This is a customer-facing leadership role. You will open doors at senior and working levels, shape multi-year and near-term campaigns before an RFP is released, and drive each campaign to closure with Capture Managers, Mission Solutions, Product, Engineering, Finance, and Contracts. The bar for this role is high. We need a campaign leader, not a relationship manager.The ideal candidate arrives with government contracting executive presence, a deep network of senior Intelligence Community and industry relationships, and a record of thought leadership. You are known as an industry connector and door opener across the federal government, the contracting community, and key program influencers. You understand Intelligence Community acquisition, competitive positioning, and long-term relationship development, and you communicate Loft Federal's strengths to partners and customers in full and open competitive environments.Loft Federal sells mission-ready space infrastructure. This is not an IT, cyber, or enterprise services role. Experience selling IT products or services to Intelligence Community agencies does not meet the domain requirement.This role has no direct reports at hire. You lead through influence across the organization, with support from Capture Managers, Mission Solutions, and shared Federal marketing resources. BD Directors own the campaign and the integrated offer. Technical, pricing, contractual, security, and post-award authorities remain with their respective functions. External responses are approved only under written delegation.

What You Will Own

Own assigned Intelligence Community accounts, customer relationships, stakeholder maps, and account plans from first engagement through award.

Shape multi-year and near-term campaigns. Start shaping before an RFP is released.

Create, qualify, and advance opportunities with a named sponsor, funding and acquisition path, timing, competitors, and preliminary product fit.

Advance the pipeline with velocity and realism. Recommend bid or no-bid decisions to the VP Growth and end weak opportunities early.

Build and sustain senior-level relationships with government and industry stakeholders, including teaming partners.

Lead capture strategy, including win themes, value propositions, competitive positioning, and teaming options.

Bring Mission Solutions and Engineering into each campaign early. Apply enough technical understanding to filter opportunities and challenge feasibility.

Own the integrated offer baseline. Secure functional concurrence from Engineering, Programs, Finance, Contracts, and Security before external commitments.

Work directly with Capture Managers so the solution and win strategy are reflected in every submission. You own the campaign, not proposal production.

Guide price-to-win inputs, investment prioritization, and IRAD alignment with the VP Growth.

Feed customer demand and product gaps into the product roadmap through Mission Solutions and Product.

Keep opportunity records current in Salesforce to Sales Operations standards, with evidence for every stage change.

Retain strategic customer and follow-on engagement after award, with a formal handoff to Programs.

Represent Loft Federal at industry events and through thought leadership.

Required Qualifications

U.S. citizenship required.

Active Top Secret clearance, with eligibility to obtain SCI.

Bachelor's degree in a business or technical discipline, or equivalent relevant military, government, or business experience.

10+ years of business development recent experience selling to Intelligence Community organizations in national security space or comparable mission systems, including at least 3 to 5 years in a leadership or director-level capacity leading campaigns.

Demonstrated track record of identifying, shaping, and closing new business with Intelligence Community customers using a consultative, multi-discipline team approach.

Recent record of winning Intelligence Community programs.

Strong understanding of requirements shaping and the Intelligence Community acquisition and budget process, including how funding becomes a contract.

Established senior network within the Intelligence Community and the national security space industrial base.

Ability to hold classified customer discussions independently.

Proven ability to lead concurrent campaigns across engineering, product, capture, finance, and contracts teams without direct authority.

Executive presence and the ability to engage technical, operational, and C-suite stakeholders.

Ability to travel up

Preferred Qualifications

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance. Experience supporting SCI or Special Access Programs.

15+ years of business development experience in national security space.

10+ years of military or federal civil service experience.

Prior capture or proposal leadership experience, particularly where earned while progressing into business development leadership.

Master's degree in a business field.

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Shipley certification.

Experience with FAR-based and non-traditional acquisition mechanisms, including OTAs.

Knowledge of national security space mission areas such as ISR, space domain awareness, communications, missile warning and tracking, autonomy, and hosted payloads.

Product management or mission integration experience.

Demonstrated thought leadership in national security space.

LocationDenver metro area (Arvada, Colorado) preferred, or National Capital Region near customers. Remote will be considered for the right candidate. Travel to customer, partner, and Loft Federal locations is expected.Hybrid or onsite expectations will be defined based on business need, security requirements, customer engagement, and location.

OTE: This role offers a competitive compensation package with On-Target Earnings (OTE). Your OTE is a combination of a base salary and a significant variable commission structure based on achieving a teams sales target.

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents

Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA

100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance

Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays

401(k) plan and equity options

Daily catered lunches and snacks in office

Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent

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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations

Relocation assistance when applicable

Per Colorado law, we are required to disclose the base compensation range for this role. This range is intentionally wide as we assess individuals based on their unique abilities and experience to find the best fit for our needs. Ultimately, your compensation will be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, you will find a truly remarkable culture guided by transparency and collaboration and work that is challenging and meaningful. We can't wait to meet you and see what you may add to our team!Salary Range$200,000—$250,000 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action

Loft Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility & Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability when applying for an open position, please contact us at recruiting@loftfederal.com for assistance.

We Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes

Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet about 60% of the qualifications, women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. At Loft Federal, we value diverse perspectives, respectful debate, and people who challenge assumptions. If you’re excited about a role but don’t meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies

No outside recruiters, please. Loft Federal does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, staffing agencies, or third-party recruiters. We will not pay fees for candidates submitted without a signed agreement in place.