Business Development Director, Optical Systems - TS/SCI Clearance
Core
Primary interface between laser communications and optical payload customers and engineering/production teams, driving partnerships and new business for national security and commercial space missions.
Role type
Senior Business Development Director (Optical Systems)
Builds
Tailored mission solutions for laser communications and optical payloads
Domain
Aerospace / National Security / Optical Systems
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Business development, program management, systems engineering, national security sector sales, technical proposal writing, competitive landscape analysis, bid/quote management, CRM usage, export license application support
Preferred skills
Experience with NRO/Air Force/Space Rapid Capabilities Office, selling to Space Force/NRO/SDA/NASA, optical payload/laser comms design/manufacture/test, corporate finance, sales management
Technologies
Salesforce
Responsibilities
Respond to customer technical inquiries, draft proposals and compliance matrices, manage customer and partner relationships, track leads and forecast demand, maintain technical documentation, generate quotes and export licenses, support marketing campaigns, analyze competitive landscape, manage bid budgets, lead response writing for BAAs/RFIs/RFPs, attend trade shows and conferences
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with strategic oversight