Leonardo DRS

Senior Manager Business Development

Leonardo DRS$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
  • 8+ years of business development experience in the defense industry
  • Proven success in winning complex contracts
  • Strong understanding of government contracting processes
  • Excellent negotiation and relationship-building abilities
  • Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to maritime innovation

Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic partnerships in the naval defense market
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities
  • Lead market intelligence and trend analysis
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for customer solutions
  • Represent the brand at defense exhibitions and trade shows

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company contribution to health savings account
  • Telemedicine services
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Wellness programs for physical, emotional, and financial health
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work schedules, including a 9/80 program
  • Competitive vacation and paid leave options
  • Community service hours
Full Job Description
Job ID: 115060

Job Summary

Our Menomonee Falls, WI Business Development team is hiring. Join us as a Senior Manager Business Development responsible for evaluating new initiatives and business opportunities for the Naval Power Systems organization.

This role is remote eligible and will report to our Menomonee Falls, WI business.

What You Will Do

  • Drive strategic partnerships and client engagement across global naval and marine defense markets
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities
  • Lead market intelligence efforts and advise on emerging trends in naval power, defense procurement, and engineering innovation
  • Work cross-funtionally with Engineering, Program Management, and Executive Leadership to shape customer-centric solutions
  • Represent the brand at key defense exhibitions, trade shows, and summits


Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field + at least 8 years of business development experience preferably in the defense industry
  • Proven track record of winning complex, high value contracts
  • Deep understanding of government contract processes
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Strategic mindset with a hunter mentality and a passion for maritime innovation

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

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About Leonardo DRS

Leonardo DRS is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, we develop, manufacture and support a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. which employs more than 45,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture that rewards performance. For additional information on Leonardo DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com.
Learn more about Leonardo DRS
Size
11,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+55.7%
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