# Senior Business Development Manager, US Department of War at Planet

- Company: Planet
- What the company does: Discover how Planet's daily satellite imagery and insights empower global decisions and actions with a multidimensional view of our changing planet. Backed by Felicis and Lux.
- Company website: https://www.planet.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Arlington, VA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-15
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/planetlabs/jobs/8148503
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/planet-senior-business-development-manager-us-department-of-war/

## About the role

Planet is seeking a Business Development Manager focused on advancing the delivery of Planet’s solutions to solve high priority operational challenges at the US Combatant Commands in association with Military Service Elements and all procurement entities.

## What they're looking for

- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Experience working directly within the US DoW Combatant Commands, Service Elements, and/or the Intelligence Community as a civilian or military officer
- Knowledge of, and experience working with, DoW Program Executive Offices and Portfolio Acquisition Executives, and associated requirement and budgetary entities
- Ability and experience in communicating effectively with senior level civilian leadership and/or military flag officers
- Experience forging mutually beneficial relationships with Defense and Intelligence organizations

Tags: Business Development