Vice President of Business Development

About the role

The Vice President of Business Development will identify, qualify and capture an opportunity pipeline for SSCI's technologies and products. This role is a member of the Growth Division Leadership Team (GDLT), reporting to the Chief Growth Officer.

Essential Functions

• Actively engage with the Service, COCOM, and international customers
• Participate in Government Industry Days, analyze budgets, and attend tradeshows to gather information on upcoming programs, funding, and government priorities
• Synthesize gathered information and present the GDLT with a succinct summary of the opportunities over the next 1-5 years
• Work with the other Division Leadership Teams to inform IRAD investments
• Recommend partnerships to increase probabilities of win
• Help grow the Growth team as the division and company grow
• This position will require semi-frequent travel

Basic Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business or Marketing and 15+ years of experience in business development in the Defense Industry
• 5+ years of Executive Management Experience
• Active Secret Clearance
• Active Duty/Guard/Reserve experience
• Experience with the DFAR/FAR
• Experience with capture of large DOD programs
• Existing relationship with the DOW Acquisition, Budget, and Program Execution decision makers

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to summarize information at an executive level
• Active Top Secret Clearance

Pay & Benefits

Salary: $255,000 - $340,000 (Depends on Experience)

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan