Director, Business Development

Central Business Solutions, Inc

$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 15 years of experience, or Graduate Degree with 13 years, or 19 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required.
  • Five years of business development experience in defense/national security markets preferred.
  • Proven leadership skills in managing high-performing teams.
  • Strong network within the intelligence community and federal agencies.

Responsibilities

  • Drive growth across the Intel & Cyber sector with a focus on strategic opportunities.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with intelligence community and federal customers.
  • Identify and qualify new business opportunities aligned with customer missions.
  • Oversee and develop a high-performing business development team.
  • Act as 'voice of the customer' to influence product and technology direction.
  • Monitor market trends and inform strategy for sector growth.
  • Engage in events to promote the organization's mission and profile.

Benefits

  • Leadership opportunities in a high-impact sector.
  • Engagement with key stakeholders in intelligence and federal domains.
  • Chance to drive strategic growth through innovative business development.
  • Collaborative team environment with a focus on achievement and excellence.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Director of Business Development will drive growth across the Intel & Cyber sector, building strong relationships with IC and federal customers to support their most critical missions. This leader will report to the Sector President. He/She will set strategy, identify new opportunities, and advance pursuits that expand our presence in key markets. They will oversee and develop a highperforming team of business development and sales professionals to achieve sector growth objectives.

Essential Functions:
  • Responsible for the development and performance of all business development and sales activities for the Intel & Cyber sector, supporting an annual orders target in excess of $1B.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with intelligence community organizations, federal agencies, and key mission stakeholders to position the company for strategic opportunities.
  • Identify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities that align with customer missions and sector priorities, ensuring a healthy and competitive pipeline.
  • Team player who partners closely with the Senior Leadership Team, setting the standard for a highperforming organization and consistently modeling the company values of Respect, Integrity, and Excellence.
  • Oversee a team of business development and sales professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance leadership to achieve revenue and growth objectives.
  • Act as the "voice of the customer," helping shape future product and technology roadmaps by identifying mission needs, emerging market opportunities, and strategic growth pathways.
  • Drive expansion into core target markets and elevate revenue growth as the organization continues to advance its Intelligence and Cyber mission offerings.
  • Partner closely with capture, proposal, operations, and technical teams to drive win strategies and ensure successful pursuit outcomes.
  • Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to inform sector strategy and investment decisions.
  • Develop and manage annual business development plans, metrics, and forecasts, ensuring disciplined pipeline management and accountability.
  • Engage in customer meetings, industry events, and government forums to raise the organization's profile and support missiondriven growth.
  • Ensure adherence to all internal processes and US federal regulatory requirements, including compliance with acquisition regulations.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • 5 years of business development experience in defense / DOW and national security markets, including developing winning campaigns, managing complex captures, and maintaining a strong network of customer and industry contacts.
  • Proven leadership capability with experience coaching, mentoring, and guiding highperforming teams, supported by strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Deep understanding of Intelligence Community and Special Operations Community missions, market dynamics, procurement processes, and capability acquisition programs, with demonstrated ability to build relationships across diverse cultures and operate effectively in a global, travel intensive environment.
Please answer below questions while applying for this role:
Do you have an active TS/SCI clearance?
Do you have business development experience in defense / DOW and national security markets, including developing winning campaigns, managing complex captures, and maintaining a strong network of customer and industry contacts?
Do you require relocation?

37600 Central Court Suite 214 Newark CA, 94560

Phone: (833)247-8800 Fax: (510)-740-3677

Web: http://www.cbsinfosys.com

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