Sierra Nevada Corporation

Director, Business Development - Innovative Solutions

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field
  • 13+ years of experience in business development, sales, or a related field
  • Thorough knowledge in business development, capture management, and acquisition processes
  • Demonstrated experience in the commercial satellite market and RF technology
  • Active relationships within the intelligence community
  • Strong understanding of U.S. Government acquisition processes and space procurement
  • An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required

Responsibilities

  • Lead business development strategy for the iDS portfolio focused on Vindler RF satellites and Intel Lakehouse offerings
  • Identify and pursue high-value opportunities within intelligence and commercial space markets using RFP portals
  • Build and maintain senior-level relationships within the Intelligence Community and mission partners
  • Represent the iDS portfolio at industry events, trade shows, and classified forums
  • Oversee capture activities from opportunity identification through proposal submission
  • Conduct assessments of satellite trends, customer needs, and competitive solutions
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop competitive offerings

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
  • Life insurance
  • 3 weeks paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Annual incentive pay based on performance
Full Job Description

As Director of Business Development for the i3 and Data Solutions (iDS) portfolio, you will lead growth initiatives across our Vindler commercial satellite, Intel Lakehouse, and emerging technology product lines. In this role, you will identify and qualify new business opportunities, develop and execute capture strategies, and engage customers across the intelligence community, defense agencies, and the commercial space sector. Success requires strong familiarity with the commercial RF satellite market, customer mission needs, and government acquisition pathways. You will stay current on market trends, IC budget priorities, and the competitive landscape through continuous customer engagement—including the ability to maintain an active presence “walking the halls” within the IC and related mission partners.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead business development strategy and execution for the iDS portfolio, with primary focus on our Vindler commercial RF satellites and Intel Lakehouse offerings.

  • Utilize RFP portals to identify, shape, and pursue highvalue opportunities within the intelligence community and commercial space markets.

  • Build and maintain seniorlevel relationships within the IC, Service intel elements, and relevant mission partners.

  • Represent iDS portfolio especially its satellite and data intelligence capabilities at industry events, trade shows, and classified forums.

  • Oversee fulllifecycle capture activities from opportunity identification through proposal submission.

  • Conduct detailed assessments of commercial satellite trends, customer needs, competitive solutions, and market positioning.

  • Develop and present customerfocused messaging, technology roadmaps, and win strategies aligned to iDS objectives.

  • Coordinate crossfunctional teams (engineering, program management, finance, strategy) to develop technically sound and competitive offerings.

  • Provide accurate pipeline reporting, forecasts, and competitive intelligence to senior leadership.

  • Manage a BD team and mentor capture personnel supporting the iDS portfolio.

  • Work closely with iDS counter parts to ensure proper budgeting and group is expected to meet revenue & order goals

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.

  • 13+ years of experience in business development, sales, or a related field.

  • Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 17 years of related experience is required.

  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

  • An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required.

  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following disciplines: business development, capture management, program management, science and engineering programs, acquisition processes, opportunity identification and qualification.

  • Demonstrated experience in the commercial satellite market, including familiarity with Radio Frequency Data as well as payloads, buses, ground systems, or constellation operations.

  • Active relationships or demonstrated access within the intelligence community

  • Experience developing and executing capture plans for complex technical offerings.

  • Strong understanding of U.S. Government acquisition processes, IC customer buying behaviors, and spacerelated procurement.

  • Proven ability to work with senior leadership and government decisionmakers.

  • Working knowledge and experience with engineering support acquisition organizations.

  • Experience developing account plans and capture plans for new business opportunities.

  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), Foreign Military Sales, and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience with advanced satellite technologies, commercial space architectures, or hybridspace solutions.

  • Experience engaging with commercial satellite customers, integrators, and mission data users.

  • Understanding of cloudnative data architectures, data fusion, and analytics concepts

  • Previous leadership of crossfunctional capture teams.

  • Strong communication, negotiation, and executivelevel presentation skills.

  • Ability to translate customer needs into technical requirements and product roadmaps.

  • Knowledge of DoD and IC budgeting, PPBE cycles, and multiyear investment planning..

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods.

  • Regular use of hand/finger dexterity for typing and writing.

  • Ability to travel is required.

  • Capability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and .

About Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is an American privately held electronic systems provider and systems integrator specializing in microsatellites, telemedicine, and commercial orbital transportation services. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada. SNC has a workforce of over 4,000 employees and operates in 33 locations in 19 U.S. states, United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, and Australia. The company's products and services include spacecraft, aircraft, electronics, and cyber security. SNC is committed to providing innovative solutions that help customers achieve their goals.
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1980

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