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Tract

Development Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

The Development Manager will collaborate with a matrixed set of stakeholders, focusing on all ... Provide project-level strategic guidance to management, including updates through reports and ...

Playworks

Development Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

The Executive Director sets strategic direction, priorities, and key relationships, and this role ... The Development Manager is a highly collaborative, detail-oriented role focused on strong execution ...

Playworks

Development Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

The Executive Director sets strategic direction, priorities, and key relationships, and this role ... The Development Manager is a highly collaborative, detail-oriented role focused on strong execution ...

Southern Land Company

Development Manager

Erie, CO · On-site

$100K - $135K/yr

Develop, maintain, and manage overall development schedules that facilitate the overall strategy as well as supports specific section / lot turnover milestones. Design / Engineering: * Engage with ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for strategy development manager in Colorado is $99,310.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,400.00 and $117,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a strategy development manager do?

A strategy development manager is responsible for analyzing market trends, identifying growth opportunities, and creating strategic plans to achieve organizational goals. They collaborate with leadership to develop long-term strategies, often utilizing data analysis and industry research. Strong communication, analytical skills, and experience with strategic frameworks are essential for this role.

What is the difference between Strategy Development Manager vs Business Analyst?

AspectStrategy Development ManagerBusiness Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field; often an MBA; strong strategic planning skillsBachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field; certifications like CBAP are common
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning teams, executive meetings, cross-department collaborationProject teams, data analysis, process improvement initiatives
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting firms, large corporations, finance, and tech industriesCorporate, finance, healthcare, and technology sectors

The Strategy Development Manager focuses on high-level strategic planning and long-term growth initiatives, working closely with leadership. In contrast, a Business Analyst concentrates on analyzing data, improving processes, and supporting project implementation. Both roles require analytical skills and industry knowledge but differ in scope and strategic involvement.

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Mgr IV- Strategic Development

BAE Systems

Broomfield, CO • On-site

$173K - $294K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

BAE Systems rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 150 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 49 rated military and defense

Job description


BAE Systems, Space and Mission Systems (SMS) is looking for an experienced technical and strategic development manager to join the Military Space strategic development team. In this role you will support the Military Space P&L groups with strategy for identifying and developing needed technologies, capabilities, and partnership for future programs. The role requires both business and technology experience and a demonstrated ability to predict future needs and develop maturation plans involving IRAD and CRAD work. The Strategic Development team also works with the P&L groups to identify potential partners that can add discriminating capabilities to our mission architectures.
The Military Space Strategic Business Unit delivers innovative space systems that drive mission success and provide resilient and persistent mission-level solutions to deter threats and counter emerging capabilities for the Department of War.
What You'll Do:
  • Engage with Military Space mission area directors and other staff to assess strategic needs in out years (2+)
  • Work with Military Space leadership to create long range plans to develop needed technologies, execute relevant demonstrations, and advance TRL
  • Assess market conditions, trends, and new technologies that may be needed in the future and determine best courses to insert into Military Space roadmaps
  • Work with other BAE Systems sectors to determine potential technologies of use for Military Space
  • Engage with the business development teams to assess future bid strategies and needs
  • Work with the strategic development team to consolidate Military Space IRAD strategies and needs for all mission areas. Interact with SMS IRAD groups, monitor and assess IRAD execution
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the SBU, SCUs, and the greater company.
  • Create market and business assessments based on business unit strengths and industry trends to help align capabilities development with future business conditions.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
Required Skills and Education
  • BS/BA in related field plus 12 or more years related experience.
  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
  • A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Polygraph.
  • Experience with program bid and proposal formulation, win strategies, and technical bid baseline development
  • Experience with Systems Engineering and mission architecture concepts
  • Experience with program execution and customer relations
  • Experience developing IRAD strategies and executing IRAD programs
  • Experience with government R&D customers, development of CRAD programs, and creation of multifaceted technology development planning to include IRAD, CRAD, and contracted programs
  • Experience negotiating commonality in technical approaches across funding programs for reuse and architecture advancement
  • Ability to coordinate activities for a team, predict and meet schedules, resolve disconnects.
  • Working knowledge of space systems including busses and EO/IR and RF payloads
  • Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to understand the customer's needs and provide clear communication of proposed solutions to both management and the customer.

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About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

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