Business Development Sourcing Manager

York Space Systems Job Opportunity

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York's complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York's existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We're looking to expand our team across the board.

This person will serve as a member of York's Business Development and Proposals team, while reporting directly to the Sr Director of Supply Chain. This position requires executive presence and commercial experience to lead cross-functional teams and manage large supplier relationships. This position will be working closely with the BD team with responsibility to lead Payload supplier strategic sourcing and support BD in developing sourcing scenario options in support of new BD quoting scenarios.

This role will be fully on-site in our Greenwood Village, CO office.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Supply Chain (SC) and cross functional teams to develop and utilize product and supplier strategies while managing strategic supplier relationships with large payload suppliers.
• Lead BD team to evaluate and select Payload suppliers to participate in quoting process.
• Lead BD team in RFX process and evaluation of multiple Payload supplier scenarios creating financial cost models and recommendations supporting BD business cases for sourcing and quoting scenarios.
• Lead strategic bids and sensitive communications of commercially strategic and classified information.
• Collaborate with SC and Lead the sourcing portion of the Business Development Process for new business opportunities.

Qualifications Required for the Role

• Active Top Secret SCI Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of experience working with satellite payloads, space systems, RF/optical components, or aerospace hardware
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain leadership for technical or high-complexity products
• 10+ years of experience supporting or leading RFX processes, cost modeling, and supplier evaluations
• 10+ years of program or project management on high-value or technically complex programs
• Strong technical understanding of satellite payload architectures, subsystem design, and supplier landscapes
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents (ICDs, SOWs, specifications) and translate requirements into sourcing criteria
• Experience leading cross-functional teams (Engineering, BD, Finance, Supply Chain, Program Management)
• Demonstrated ability to develop business cases and present financial analyses to senior leadership
• Strong analytical and modeling skills, with experience building cost models for sourcing scenarios
• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships and driving performance improvements
• Executive presence with the ability to communicate technical and commercial concepts clearly
• Ability to evaluate supplier technical capability, capacity, and risk at a detailed level

Preferred for the Role

• 8+ years of experience in space, defense, or aerospace BD capture sourcing
• Experience working with payload suppliers in RF, optical, or advanced satellite technologies
• Familiarity with government contracting standards (FAR/DFARS)
• Experience with manufacturing processes, lead-time analysis, and supply chain risk management for space components
• Proven ability to influence and motivate teams in a matrixed environment
• Strong ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance.

Key Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.