Level 3 Communications, Inc

Director, Business Development

Level 3 Communications, Inc$130K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 15 years related experience or graduate degree with 13 years; 19 years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • 5 years of business development experience in defense/national security markets.
  • Proven leadership in coaching and guiding teams.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive business development and sales activities for the Intel & Cyber sector to achieve orders over $1B.
  • Build relationships with federal customers to identify strategic opportunities.
  • Shape business opportunities in alignment with customer missions and sector priorities.
  • Oversee and lead a high-performing team of business development professionals.
  • Act as the 'voice of the customer' to influence product and technology direction.
  • Expand into target markets to elevate revenue growth in Intelligence and Cyber missions.
  • Monitor market trends and customer needs to inform strategy and investment.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off.
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership coaching.
  • Engagement in customer meetings and industry events for networking and growth.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Director, Business DevelopmentJob Code: 36448Job Location: Palm Bay, FLJob Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

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. You will set strategy, identify new opportunities, and advance pursuits that expand our presence in key markets. They will oversee and develop a high-performing 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 high-performing 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 mission-driven 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 high-performing 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.


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