Director of Commercial Business Development

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Katalyst Description:</strong></p>

<p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">Katalyst is an American technology company </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">focused on d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">ynamic space operations</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">.  </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">We are building a fleet of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">dual-use multipurpose </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">robotic space vehicles </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">creat</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">e the</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0"> future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0"> resupply</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0"> and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth. Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story. What you do there is the future. We are not building the trains. We are building the machines that lay down the tracks. By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained, responsive operations possible, we enable a new era of space </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">exploration</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0"> that strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.</span></p>

<p><strong>Katalyst Culture:</strong></p>

<p>Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding. You’ll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real. We value humility, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, even when it’s harder. You’ll work closely with thoughtful, driven teammates who push each other to do their best.  Oh, and we're dog friendly!  </p>

<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>

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<li>Stock options & equity</li>

<li>Medical, dental, and vision coverage</li>

<li>401(k)</li>

<li>Unlimited PTO</li>

<li>Catered lunches</li>

</ul></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You’ll Do</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Build, maintain, and own strategic relationships across the commercial space ecosystem, including satellite operators, spacecraft manufacturers, mission providers, logistics and infrastructure companies, insurers, investors, and other partners relevant to Katalyst’s mission portfolio.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop account and market strategies for priority commercial segments, identifying economic buyers, technical influencers, operators, procurement stakeholders, budget owners, decision timelines, buying criteria, and barriers to adoption.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Shape opportunities early by connecting commercial customer pain points and business objectives to credible Katalyst solutions, developing clear value propositions, business cases, and mission concepts, and creating the internal alignment needed before formal proposals or purchasing decisions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Own or lead business development strategy from opportunity qualification through contract, including customer engagement plans, competitive positioning, partnership strategy, pricing inputs, negotiation support, executive actions, and post-signature follow-through.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Programs, Mission Operations, Finance, Contracts, and executive leadership to ensure external commitments are technically feasible, properly scoped, commercially sound, resourced, and aligned with company strategy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support and lead customer briefings, capability demonstrations, proposals, statements of work, commercial negotiations, industry engagements, conferences, and executive-level meetings; communicate Katalyst’s technical, operational, and economic value with precision and credibility.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Create repeatable business development and partnership mechanisms that allow Katalyst to scale commercial growth without becoming dependent on informal relationships or individual heroics.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,