Director, Business Development - Defense, Aerospace, National Security Sectors
Palm Bay, Florida, United States
$ 152,000.00 - 283,000.00 (US Dollar)
Director, Business Development - Defense, Aerospace, National Security Sectors - BUS#536
Sales / Marketing - Business Development / New Accounts
Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Palm Bay, Florida Relocation Expense Provided
Salary: $152K - $283K - Based on Experience
Full Benefits Available
Although individuals are encouraged to apply, the ideal candidate with the following experience will only be considered.
- Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience
- Graduate degree with 13+ years of relevant experience (or)
- 20+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- Active TS/SCI security clearance (required)
- Minimum of 5+ years of business development experience within defense, aerospace, or national security sectors
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale growth initiatives and managing complex, high-value capture efforts
- Proven track record of achieving or exceeding significant revenue/order targets (e.g., $500M$1B+)
- Extensive experience working with Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and/or federal civilian agencies
- Strong network of government and industry contacts within Intel, Cyber, and Special Operations communities
- Deep understanding of federal acquisition processes, contract vehicles, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Experience leading and developing high-performing business development and sales teams
- Ability to travel frequently to support customer engagement, industry events, and mission priorities
- Must be US Citizen or authorized to work in the United States
Skills and abilities required for Director, Business Development:
- Strategic growth leadership
- Capture & pipeline management
- Customer engagement & influence
- Market intelligence
- Executive communication
- Team leadership & development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Negotiation & decision-making
- Mission focus & adaptability
- Ethics & compliance
Career opportunity with Executive Human Resource Service:
As the Director of Business Development, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to drive business growth in the defense, aerospace, and national security sectors.
- The Director, Business Development is a senior growth leader responsible for driving strategic expansion across the Intelligence & Cyber sector within the aerospace, aviation, and defense markets.
- You will be a key member of the executive team reporting directly to the Sector President, this role leads the development and execution of growth strategies, cultivates high-value relationships across the Intelligence Community and Federal Agencies, and advances priority pursuits aligned with critical national security missions.
- You will own the sector's business development pipeline, with responsibility for achieving and exceeding annual orders targets exceeding $1B.
- You will serve as a key voice for the customer, shaping future capabilities and solutions while partnering cross-functionally with capture, proposal, operations, and technical teams to deliver winning outcomes.
- Additionally, this role will build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of business development and sales professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.