Business Development Director - Commercial
About the role
For our client, we are seeking a Business Development Director - Commercial to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space. This role will drive commercial growth by leading end-to-end business development and proposal efforts across domestic and international markets. The position will focus on identifying high-value opportunities, shaping capture strategies, and building trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders at multiple levels. Success in this role will come from combining market insight, competitive assessment, and a strong understanding of government acquisition processes to expand the company's business pipeline. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full business development and proposal process
- Identify new business opportunities in domestic and international markets
- Build and maintain customer relationships at multiple organizational levels
- Develop and implement effective capture strategies for new business
- Conduct market research to evaluate opportunities
- Perform competitive assessments of existing solutions
- Travel as needed to support customer engagement and opportunity pursuit
Qualifications
- 12+ years of relevant business development experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- Extensive experience writing proposals and winning contracts
- Proven understanding of domestic and international customer needs
- Experience with new business processes and CRM tools
- Strong knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition processes
- Background in remotely operated or autonomous underwater vehicles
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K plan with company matching
- Paid holiday shutdown period
- Access to a comprehensive benefits portal for details
Pay
Compensation: $126,500 – $192,750 annually
Schedule
9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off