Principal, Missile Solutions Business Development (Secret Security Clearance)

Principal, Business Development Missile Defense Programs And Advance Programs

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Job Title : Principal, Business Development Missile Defense Programs And Advance Programs

Job Code : 31085

Job Location : Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule : 9 / 80 (Every other Friday off)

Relocation : Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Principal, Business Development to drive growth and expand market opportunities for the Aerojet Rocketdyne Missile Solutions (MS) sector with the U.S. Air and Space Forces. In this role, you will be expected to conduct significant customer and stakeholder engagement to cultivate relationships with key individuals in U.S. Government agencies and missile Prime contractors. You will conduct research and analysis to identify opportunities for business or program expansion based on future plans and needs of assigned agencies / accounts / lines of business. As opportunities materialize, the Principal, Business Development is responsible for establishing win strategies and partnering with MS Center of Excellence representatives (i.e. Program Management, Engineering, others) to capture the opportunities. Execute other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions :

• Development and execution of pursuit / capture strategies and plans to win new or follow-on business, including, but not limited to :
• Maintain an understanding of customer (U.S. Government and missile Prime contractors) requirements, plans, strategies, etc.
• Support AR and MS leadership, etc. in meetings with U.S. Government, Industry, and international customers.
• Develop, execute, and maintain capture strategies / plans.
• Identify and guide Program Teams on issues that could impact current (keep-it-sold) or future MS programs and pursuits.
• Build and maintain accurate customer relations, pursuit, and program status entries
• Maintain accurate Orders book with related risk and opportunities
• Serve as the MS U.S. Air and Space Force as well as related Advance Programs Account Manager. Directly represents MS with L3Harris Service and International Executive leadership.
• Identify propulsion and energetic material solutions to shape the future market and develop requirements that support the U.S. Air and Space Force (Services) and Agencies future warfighting concepts and / or capability gaps.
• Actively manage internal discretionary resources (Direct Selling, Bid & Proposal, and Independent Research & Development) to capture new business opportunities.
• Process and manage Non-Disclosure Agreements / Proprietary Information Agreements.
• Establish and maintain active engagements with U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command, U.S. Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, U.S. Air Force Integrated Capabilities Office, Program Executive Officer for Weapons and Director of the Armament Directorate, Air Force Research Labs, and U.S. Air Force Staff (Service Staff), Space and related Agencies.
• Support internal Business Intelligence through market surveys, analysis with latest defense industry news and projections. Seek strategic alliances to build market share in current and adjacent markets (both traditional and non-traditional defense industry companies).
• Actively manage Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) within the U.S. Air Force portfolio.
• Execute and guide new business opportunity Gate Reviews.
• Provide inputs and direction to Technology Roadmaps that support future technology development and internal investment.
• Maintain currency with key U.S. Air Force Warfighting Concepts and annual Budget.
• Actively manage the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Tool (Microsoft Dynamics) by making and maintain entries for U.S. Air Force new business opportunities and keep-it-sold programs.
• Serve as the Lead Coordinator / Manager for U.S. Air and Space Force tradeshows MS attends.
• Provide inputs for the annual Joint Strategic Plan (JSP) for assigned MS market segments and customers.
• Coordinate and partner with L3Harris' Government & Customer Relations on U.S. Air Force-related programs and initiatives.
• Participate in technical meetings with internal and external representatives concerning organizational projects. Represent the organization in meetings, conferences and workshops, as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant Business Development experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related Business Development experience, Program Management, Engineering or related skills. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related Business Development experience. Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance. Prior or current experience working with Space and / or Air Force weapon system programs and acquisition process. Experience working with the development and execution of pursuit / capture strategies. Experience working with the Department of War budgetary processes.

Preferred Additional Requirements :

L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.