As Senior BD Manager, you'll define and analyze critical new business development opportunities, develop and execute capture/growth strategies, and influence stakeholders and customers on win strategies. As part of the Business Development team, you will assist in driving capture and BD lifecycle opportunities and develop foundations for the win strategy. Assist in defining technical approach for each new product development/planning activity that directly relates to the needs, issues and challenges of the customer. Your duties will also include staying current on market trends, key customer budgets, and future customer needs through independent research, and provide analysis on competitive RFPs to understand customer requirements.

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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Development, Marketing or a related field

Relevant experience may substitute for required education

Knowledgeable in space based assets and/or radio frequency applications

Thorough knowledge and understanding of business development, capture management and opportunity identification and qualification

Familiarity with program management, science and engineering programs, acquisition processes

Demonstrated ability to work with senior business and government leaders and to provide leadership within the workplace

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), NASA/Civil or commercial space  and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

Typically 5-7+ years of relevant experience; 4+ years demonstrated capture or similar Civilian Department of Defense (DoD) experience

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (Oral, written and presentation) and an exquisite attention to detail

Demonstrated passion for ideation and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose

Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependencies

Possess a strategic mindset, linking technology and business

Team oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Working knowledge of US Government budgeting and DoD acquisition processes

Experience with industry-specific research tools

Advanced skills with the Microsoft Office Suite, to include PowerPoint and Excel functions

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

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 more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.