Business Development Director

About Epirus

E pirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.

Job Summary :

Epirus is seeking a strategic, technically fluent Business Development Director to lead capture and growth efforts for research and development opportunities across the Department of Defense (DoD), focusing on Budget Activities. This individual will work closely with internal technical teams, DoD customers, and advanced government laboratories to shape opportunities, identify funding paths, and drive partnerships aligned with national security priorities. They will be agile, collaborative, and results oriented.

Ideal candidate will understand DoD / international operational and technical needs; requirements, budgeting, testing, and procurement processes; and business development techniques and practices. Individuals with Program Management (PM) experience and / or relationships with government cUAS PMs preferred.

Responsibilities :

• Identify and qualify research and advanced development opportunities across DoD agencies (e.g., DARPA, AFRL, ONR, ARL, SCO, DIU, and others).
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in government labs, program offices, and contracting authorities.
• Shape and influence RFI, BAA, and RFP content through early engagement with technical sponsors.
• Lead development of white papers, quad charts, proposals, and pitch decks tailored to 6.1–6.4 program requirements.
• Collaborate with internal scientists, engineers, and program managers to translate core capabilities into compelling R&D solutions.
• Track and analyze funding lines, technology roadmaps, and programmatic priorities across service branches and emerging innovation offices.
• Establish teaming relationships with prime contractors, national labs, and academia where beneficial.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Skills and Experience :

$100M Total Contract Value)

ITAR REQUIREMENTS :

At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.

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