Director Business Development

Director Business Development

As Director Business Development, you will define and analyze critical new business development opportunities, develop and execute capture / growth strategies, and influence stakeholders and customers on win strategies. You will drive all capture and business development lifecycle opportunities and develop foundations for the win strategy and technical approach for each new product development / planning activity that directly relates to the needs, issues, and challenges of the customer. Your duties will also include staying current on market trends, key customer budgets, and future customer needs through independent research, and provide analysis on competitive RFPs to understand customer requirements.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command / control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial, and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering, and full lifecycle management across domains air, land, sea, space, and cyber.

Qualifications you must have :

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Development, Marketing, or a related field
• Relevant experience may substitute for required education
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following disciplines : Business development, capture management, program management, science and engineering programs, acquisition processes, opportunity identification, and qualification
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior business and government leaders and to provide leadership within the workplace
• Experience with Airborne ISR (Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance)
• Experience with Aircraft Integration
• International business experience
• DCS (Direct Commercial Sales) / FMS (Foreign Military Sales) experience
• Working knowledge and experience with engineering support acquisition organizations
• Experience developing account plans and capture plans for new business opportunities
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA / Civil or commercial space, and / or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets

Qualifications we prefer :

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

This position requires current / active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.