BAE Systems

Dir I- Business Dev

BAE Systems$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years industry experience or Master's with 10+ years DoD experience.
  • Familiarity with DoD requirements and acquisitions process.
  • Practical leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams.
  • Active US Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the identification and qualification of new business opportunities for Electronic Combat Solutions.
  • Develop and maintain a robust business opportunity funnel for organizational growth.
  • Engage and influence customers at all levels, including senior decision-makers.
  • Assess the competitive landscape and develop strategic solutions for market challenges.
  • Conduct in-depth competitor reviews and develop pricing strategies for wins.
  • Advocate for the voice of the customer within business capture and program teams.
  • Support business strategy development for the TACAir product line.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work format with flexible onsite and remote work options.
  • Opportunity to lead dynamic growth initiatives in Electronic Warfare.
  • Engagement with senior-level stakeholders within and outside the company.
  • Access to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Want to join a dynamic team that provides Electronic Warfare capabilities to our nation's warfighters? This position has leadership responsibilities for new business, Keep Sold and strategy development. As a Business Development (BD) Director in our TACAir, (Tactical Aircraft) product line within our Electronic Combat Solutions Business Area, you will be charged with identifying, qualifying, and maintaining a "funnel" of new business opportunities, and leading growth initiatives for the organization. This position will require an energetic and proactive leadership style and a fundamental understanding of the U.S. DoD and International Airborne Electronic Warfare markets.

This position includes the identification, creation, development and qualification of new and existing business opportunities for the ECS Business Area. To accomplish these tasks, the candidate must have the ability to engage, shape, and influence U.S DoD customers and the equivalent International Ministries and agencies. Must be adept at vertically engaging customers at all levels from EW operators up through the ranks to senior level decision makers. Will assess the competitive market landscape, apply an understanding of customer "hot buttons", use strategic filters to help develop and assess potential solutions, then develop and advocate the business case. Other responsibilities include leading in-depth reviews of market competitors, developing Price to Wins and become the "voice of the customer" to the business capture and program teams. The candidate will also contribute to business strategy of the TACAir product line and support product line Leadership Team for all new business activities, including management reviews.

This candidate is expected to be able to work both independently and with small integrated teams.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Must have active US Secret Clearance.

Required Skills and Education

Required Education and Skills:
  • Bachelor's, 12 years+ industry experience or Master's, 10 years+ or equivalent DoD experience.
  • Experience with the DoD requirements and acquisitions process.
  • Practical leadership experience managing cross functional teams
  • Active US Secret Clearance


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Business degree: Marketing, Management, International Business, etc.
  • Former experience in an EW role as a former customer and/or Business Development leader.
  • FMS/DCS experience or international experience
  • Experience with International cultures and customer relations
  • Active TS with SSBI

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
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90,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
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