Business Development Lead

We’re on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies.

Requirements

• Build and maintain a detailed power map of decision-makers, budget owners, program offices, and influence centers across DoD and Congress.
• Conduct landscape analysis and data mining across the defense ecosystem to identify programs, funding pathways, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Support the development and execution of Skyryse's defense commercialization strategy across DoD and related agencies.
• Develop and manage a stakeholder network spanning Professional Staff Members, acquisition officials, program leaders, and warfighter end users.
• Produce briefing materials, stakeholder dossiers, market analyses, and strategic memos that inform executive decision-making.
• Track competitor activity, industry trends, and acquisition signals to sharpen positioning and uncover opportunities.
• Support coordinated efforts across government relations, advisory board development, lobbying partners, PR, and competitive positioning.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Leadership to align messaging and positioning with defense and commercial needs.
• Drive early program adoption through pilots, prototypes, and competitive evaluations.
• Take on ad hoc strategic projects to support executive priorities as the company scales.

Benefits

• Valuable stock option plan
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
• 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually