Remote Senior Business Development Director, DoD
Remote Senior Business Development Director, DoD
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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesComputer Systems Design ServicesAdministrative Management and General Management Consulting Services- Develop and execute NODA's business development strategy across DoD components, Program Executive Offices, and adjacent mission organizations
- Build trusted relationships with operators, mission planners, acquisition professionals, contracting officers, laboratories, innovation organizations, prime contractors, and senior government stakeholders
- Identify, qualify, shape, and capture strategic opportunities from early customer engagement through proposal, negotiation, award, and transition to execution
- Develop and maintain a healthy multi-quarter pipeline while delivering accurate forecasting, opportunity qualification, and disciplined CRM management
- Lead capture planning including customer engagement strategy, competitive assessments, solution shaping, teaming strategies, pricing support, win themes, proposal development, bid/no-bid recommendations, and executive gate reviews
- Influence future customer requirements through regular engagement with operators, mission planners, acquisition professionals, and program offices
- Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Mission Operations, Contracts, and Executive Leadership to align customer priorities with NODA's product roadmap and growth strategy
- Navigate FAR-based contracts, OTAs, CSOs, SBIR/STTR, IDIQs, DIU, AFWERX, DARPA, and other rapid acquisition mechanisms
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with prime contractors, systems integrators, emerging technology companies, academia, and mission partners
- Represent NODA at demonstrations, operational exercises, and industry events including NDIA, AUSA, AFA, Sea-Air-Space, and Modern Day Marine
- Monitor mission priorities, acquisition strategies, funding, competitive activity, and capability gaps to inform executive decision-making
- Develop executive briefings, capability presentations, white papers, and strategic communications
- 8+ years of business development, capture management, military, government, or related DoD experience
- Demonstrated success winning new business from customer engagement through contract award
- Strong understanding of the DoD enterprise, acquisition organizations, budget cycles, and procurement processes
- Experience with FAR-based contracting and non-traditional acquisition pathways including OTAs, CSOs, SBIR/STTR, IDIQs, and rapid acquisition efforts
- Technically fluent in autonomous systems, unmanned platforms, and AI-enabled software, with the ability to bridge operational requirements and engineering capabilities in customer conversations
- Established relationships across DoD components, program offices, and defense innovation organizations
- Ability to engage credibly in technical discussions involving autonomy, AI-enabled software, robotics, interoperability, and unmanned systems
- Experience developing account strategies, capture plans, competitive positioning, and win strategies
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of military, government, and industry experience
- Ability to travel approximately 30%U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR regulations, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
- Prior military service or extensive experience supporting DoD organizations across one or more services or combatant commands
- Existing relationships across OSD, service acquisition executives, combatant commands, DARPA, DIU, AFWERX, NavalX, or other defense innovation organizations
- Experience supporting autonomous systems, AI-enabled software, unmanned systems, ISR, C5ISR, robotics, mission autonomy, or adjacent defense technologies
- Experience working within a venture-backed or high-growth defense technology company
- Experience supporting demonstrations, experimentation campaigns, or technology transition efforts
- Active Top Secret or TS/SCI security clearance
- Mission-first mindset with a passion for delivering operational advantage to the warfighter
- Builder mentality with the initiative to create opportunities and shape markets rather than wait for them
- Technically curious, with the ability to translate complex autonomy and AI concepts into mission value
- Comfortable operating independently in ambiguous startup environments where priorities evolve quickly
- Skills & Attributes
- Strategic thinker who connects customer challenges with business growth and product strategy
- Exceptional relationship builder with strong executive presence across government, industry, and the operator community
- Outstanding communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Highly organized with disciplined forecasting, pipeline management, and opportunity tracking
- Collaborative partner across Engineering, Product, Operations, Contracts, and Leadership Resilient, adaptable, accountable, and results-oriented
- We offer premium medical, dental, and vision coverage with zero paycheck premiums for you and your family 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals + Company match
- Equity grants for new hires
- Unlimited PTO11 Paid holidays
Level
ManagerL7
Location
Pascagoula, MS
Occupation
Project Management Specialists
Industry
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Posted
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