Sr Business Development Manager - US Navy Focus (C4ISR)

Company: Leidos
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Description Job Description:The Leidos C4ISR Operation of the Defense Group is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to support the pursuit of opportunities across the US Navy with an emphasis on Command and Control. - The BD Manager will drive the organization's strategic growth objectives by developing and refining an understanding of customers' most important needs and creating/leading winning capture strategies. - The BD Manager will lead efforts for identification, qualification and capture of specific opportunities as well as the generation of qualified pipeline growth to support the organization's forecast and plan. - In addition, this individual will recommend and implement BD and marketing strategies to achieve maximum customer and market penetration and to drive tactical and strategic growth. - The ideal candidate will have experience with the US Navy and C4ISR. Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrated success in growing US Navy Business, especially in C4ISR solutions.
• Grow and qualify an opportunity pipeline of pursuits that support future growth.
• Perform to annual revenue generation, pipeline, submit, and award targets.
• Work in a team environment with senior executives, strategic account executives, program staff and capture managers to develop successful market strategies, strategic partnerships and competitive analysis.
• Develop, track, and execute Business Development/Capture tasks from lead generation to capture stages of the business development cycle.
• Obtain market intelligence and competitive data pertaining to potential targeted pursuits and develop marketing strategies that maximize the value of that intelligence.
• Establish, build and maintain customer relationships, and assess competitor capabilities aligned to specific customers across a diverse business portfolio.
• Develop and lead the implementation of strategy and marketing plans for expanding our technical capabilities.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other organizations in the Leidos enterprise to support opportunities.
• Support Operation marketing efforts by developing collateral, white papers and by working with Solution Architects to properly develop and market technical capabilities.
• Lead and actively participate in tradeshows, industry events and general customer outreach efforts. Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (business/marketing, engineering or computer science) and 12+ years of related experience or Master's degree with 10+ years of experience. - Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Leadership experience working in aerospace & defense, organizing and executing all aspects of business development and capture, planning and execution.
  • Demonstrated experience executing significant business development activities, including building industry teams, customer call plans to shape acquisitions and pipeline management in order to win business with new and existing customers.
  • Demonstrated success in leading and growing US Navy C4ISR opportunities.
  • Can provide at least one example of leading opportunity pursuits/captures > $50 million including: developing overall win strategy, shaping deals with customers, developing team strategies, understanding pricing and assisting in developing winning price.
  • Ability to identify, establish and use important customer relationships with senior level officials and program stakeholders with DOD Customer.
  • Proven ability to collaborate within and across organizational boundaries.
  • Ability to identify key growth areas and develop new business aligned with the company's growth strategy.
  • Knowledge of Government contracting, current acquisition trends and customer buying behaviors.
  • Knowledge and understanding of US export controls (ITAR and EAR), trade procedures and documentation.
  • Knowledge of competitors and ability to model competitor behaviors in the market.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience presenting to senior executives, peers, and customers.
  • Proven experience working with geographically diverse teams.
  • Strong verbal communication skills and prior experience briefing executives.
  • Willingness to travel to other U.S. cities and OCONUS to support customer visits and strategy workshops. -
  • Estimated up to 50% annually as required.
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience with US Navy DCGS, GCCS-M, MTC2, Aegis Weapon System and other C4ISR systems highly desired.
    • Prior program management, capture management or systems engineering experience a plus.
    • Advanced degree in related field.
    • Completed professional training in Business Development Management. Pay Range:

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