Business Development Director

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a strong and diverse team supporting exploration and business development within the Strategic Weapon Guidance, Flight, and security systems domain.
• Direct business development activities for Strategic Systems Flight and Security programs.
• Partner with the Flight and Security Business Area Segment Director for strategy and growth.
• Define business strategies, assess the competitive landscape, and identify investments needed to bid and win Navy opportunities in 2025 and beyond.
• Leverage GDMS core competencies in strategic weapon systems and electronics to develop customer and industry relationships, win strategies, and capture plans.
• Provide oversight to all proposal efforts, execution of new business and independent R&D funds, and manage one or more CRAD/BAA programs.
• Ensure all project activities are compliant with contract and GDMS process requirements, completed in a timely, cost-effective manner without compromising quality.
• Exercise creative thinking and ideation to advance business performance.
• Deliver innovative, flexible, and integrated solutions to meet changing customer needs.
• Support and engage in programs, projects, and practices aligned with GDMS culture and strategy.
• Follow industry and department trends to ensure GDMS services are competitive and aligned with best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 15 years of demonstrated leadership, or Master's degree plus a minimum of 13 years of demonstrated leadership.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire.
• Strong understanding of Navy strategic deterrence mission and technical and integration challenges.
• Expertise in Navy strategic deterrence community mission operations, strategic systems, and contractor industrial base.
• Strong knowledge of DOD acquisition process and policy.
• Experience managing programs, project planning, monitoring, and controls in accordance with policies and contract terms.
• Ability to assess market opportunities, develop business and capture strategies, and lead technical teams to win new opportunities.
• Experience in developing accurate and complete bid and proposal responses and ROMs.
• Ability to engage and influence multiple customer organizations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, especially with senior personnel.
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communication skills, budget management, and program growth experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience managing, growing, and evolving GDMS programs.
• Strong leadership behaviors and management experience in related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience or demonstrated leadership in a related field.

Benefits & Perks

• Highly competitive benefits package.
• Flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.