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Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.

With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.

Join us as a Government Partnerships Portfolio Manager to lead strategic collaborations with U.S. Government agencies. This role is crucial for nurturing partnerships that align with our goals. We seek a candidate with a deep understanding of U.S. Government defense and a strong background in engineering and leadership. Help us make a significant impact at Xona Space Systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans and strategies to enhance collaborations and partnerships with U.S. Government customers.

• Lead internal planning efforts to strengthen strategic initiatives and program alignment to build or enhance government partnerships.

• Participate in sales lead generation to pursue new business development opportunities, via online engagements and industry conferences.

• Lead proposal and bid efforts for new government contracts.

• Effectively communicate with customers and partners to align goals.

• Engage engineering and product teams to ensure seamless execution and measurable progress on core initiatives.

• Coordinate interconnected programs, ensuring alignment of goals, resources, timelines, and dependencies across initiatives.

Key Skills

• Proficiency in PowerPoint (PPT Ranger), capable of creating impactful and persuasive presentation materials.

• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as HubSpot for effective relationship and data management.

• Attention to detail with the ability to maintain a comprehensive view of high-level strategic goals.

• Strong multitasking abilities, adept at managing diverse initiatives and priorities concurrently.

• Excellent presentation and briefing skills for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with relevant experience.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and hold an active Secret or higher security clearance.

• Proven experience working with the U.S. Government, particularly in defense industry.

• Knowledge of U.S. Government contracting and procurement processes.

For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Compensation Range: $105K - $160K