venusaero - Commercial Lead - Business Development

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, economics, or a related field • 5 years of professional experience in management consulting, business development, finance, strategy, or a related role • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with experience supporting pricing, proposals, or investment decisions • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly executive-level communications • Demonstrated ability to prepare polished, high-quality presentations and customer-facing materials • Experience working directly with customers or external stakeholders in high-consequence environments • Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple workstreams simultaneously • Collaborative, proactive, and execution-oriented mindset • ## What Will Set You Apart • MBA or other advanced degree • Background in aerospace, defense, national security, or deep tech • Prior experience supporting complex contracts or government-funded programs • Experience in a growth-stage (Series B–C or equivalent) technology company • Ability to operate comfortably in ambiguous, fast-moving environments while maintaining rigor and attention to detail • This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be able to meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State). You can learn more about ITAR here.