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Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer of the Space Sector, this highly visible role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of customer engagement, mission understanding, and business strategy. While the position is based in Northern Virginia, non-local candidates will travel as needed.\nAs a key leader within the Space Sector, you will help define long term strategies for growth, identify emerging mission needs, and guide complex pursuits from early shaping through proposal submission. 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