Sr Manager, Business Development

Senior Business Development Manager

As Senior Business Development 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 :

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.

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.

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.