Business Development Manager, Federal ISR
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $112,000/yr, this role pays less than the middle Account Executive opening on the board today ($125k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $81.5k–$319k/yr.
Against the 997 open roles on Public sector sales jobs (typical pay $185k/yr, band $149k–$374k/yr), this one's $112,000/yr sits below the middle. How posted pay is measured.
The posting
As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for driving growth through securing new business opportunities and expanding the market presence of Spire’s Space Services product portfolio within the U.S. Federal market. This role offers one the opportunity to jumpstart their career within the space industry, engaging key stakeholders in the government and commercial sectors to give business growth.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to drive revenue and market expansion within the U.S. Federal Government and commercial sectors.
- Identify and secure new government and commercial contracts, leveraging industry connections and market insights including RFP/RFQ and others for Spire to bid on.
- Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including U.S. Federal agency leaders, prime contractors, and government agencies.
- Lead negotiations for complex, high-value deals and manage long sales cycles.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product development, and pre-sales technical solutions to align solutions with customer needs.
- Initiate or support various projects in your territory, that can range from complex negotiations with our partners to specific marketing initiatives.
- Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to enhance brand visibility and generate new opportunities.
Basic Skills/Qualifications
- 1+ years of full desk B2G sales experience
- Experience managing long-term business relationships to securing high contracts
- Understanding of the commercial and Federal space markets, industry trends and competitive landscape
- Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to support business goals
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
- Previous experience in the military or a comparable high-demand, high-discipline civilian role
- Proficiency within a Sales software (Salesforce, HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, etc)
Additional Information
This role offers a base salary (range listed) and a competitive commission structure which is defined by candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience along with business considerations
Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the Washington, D.C. (Vienna, VA) office.
Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses - this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #Li-RK1
The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Final base salary for this role will be based on the location, skills, experience and qualifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for commissions and annual equity awards. This role is also eligible for our employee benefits program, including vacation, sick, and personal time off; optional medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; a 401(K) plan; health and wellness reimbursement program; and participation in Spire’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Base Salary Range
$101,000 - $123,000 USD
Global Perks
🛰️ Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP) 🚀 Launch Attendance 🌴 Generous Time Off Policy 🎓 Education Assistance Program 🥰 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 📈 Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) 👣 Family Leave 💪 Fitness Reimbursement 🧡 Employee Referral Program 🍉 Healthy snacks & beverages in every office
About Spire
We improve life on Earth with data from space.
Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.
Spire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check . This may include criminal history and employment verification.
Please take a moment to review Spire's Global Data Privacy Notice for Employees, Contractors, Candidates and Visitors , as well as Spire's Privacy Policy.
Kindly be advised that communication regarding your application may come from @spire.com, @recruiting.spire.com, or from Candidate.fyi (our scheduling tool).
Taken from Spire Global's own posting, last seen live on 4 Nov 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 8 questions.
- 1.Given the option, do you lean more toward Team Dell or Team Mac for your work setup?Pick one: 💼 Team Dell (Windows) · 🍏 Team Mac (macOS) · 🤷♀️ No strong preference
- 2.Please indicate your salary expectations for this position.Short answer
- 3.Spire operates in a hybrid capacity and this role requires you to be onsite in the office advertised 3x per week. Are you able to meet this requirement?Yes or no
- 4.If you are not currently located near a Spire office, are you open to relocation for this position in the immediate future?Pick one: I live within a commutable distance of a Spire office. · I will relocate. · I am looking for remote work.
- 5.Spire collects the following information to comply with international laws and regulations. Please select your citizenship.Pick one (196 options)
- 6.If you have dual citizenship, please select your second citizenship.Pick one (197 options)
- 7.Do you or will you require sponsorship for employment?Yes or no
- 8.I declare that the information given in my job application is complete and accurate.Yes or no
From Spire Global's apply page, checked 4 Nov 2026.
About Spire Global
Weather and climate data, global flight tracking, radio frequency geolocation and space services that deploy and run satellite constellations for customers, sold to defense and intelligence agencies, aviation authorities and their integrators, energy traders and utilities.
Pay schedule: Base salary plus commission (uncapped on the commercial sales manager roles) and annual equity awards, with an employee stock purchase plan, a 401(k) and optional medical, dental, vision, life and disability cover; the federal sales leader needs an active TS/SCI clearance and the federal account manager an active Secret.
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