Director Business Development

Director Business DevelopmentAs 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 fieldRelevant experience may substitute for required educationThorough 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 qualificationDemonstrated ability to work with senior business and government leaders and to provide leadership within the workplaceExperience with Airborne ISR (Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance)Experience with Aircraft IntegrationInternational business experienceDCS (Direct Commercial Sales)/FMS (Foreign Military Sales) experienceWorking knowledge and experience with engineering support acquisition organizationsExperience developing account plans and capture plans for new business opportunitiesBackground 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 marketsQualifications we prefer:Typically 10-12+ years of relevant experience; 7+ years demonstrated capture or similar Civilian Department of Defense (DoD) experienceBachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering, Finance, or Business field of studyAdvanced skills in assessing outside vendor competitive analysis and price-to-win target setting, by gathering data from multiple, often disparate, qualitative and quantitative sources and synthesizing it into meaningful reports and presentationsStrong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (Oral, written, and presentation) and an exquisite attention to detailPrevious management experience; ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competenceDemonstrated passion for ideation and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purposeAbility to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependenciesPossess a strategic mindset, linking technology and businessTeam oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervisionWorking knowledge of US Government budgeting and DoD acquisition processesExperience with industry-specific research toolsAdvanced skills with the Microsoft Office Suite, to include PowerPoint and Excel functionsAt 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 teamSNC 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.