Business Development Lead

JHNA is currently seeking an accomplished and visionary Business Development Lead to lead enterprise-level technical strategy and program execution to expand our Digital Engineering capabilities and customer base. The role combines deep technical expertise with high-level client engagement and internal team leadership.

This senior-level position is ideal for a seasoned leader with a passion for Digital Engineering, MOSA, MBSE, and mission systems integration who is eager to grow JHNA's footprint and deliver mission-critical value to our customers.

Roles/Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Execution

• Serve as a technical leader on major government contracts focused on avionics integration, open system architecture, and digital engineering.
• Guide clients on implementing MOSA, MBSE, and lifecycle-adaptable
• Lead or advise complex integration efforts, SILs, and open cockpit
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for Avionics Systems, Mission Systems, and Digital
• Support the JHNA VP of Huntsville and the JHNA CTO in developing and delivering innovative Digital Engineering solution

Business Development & Strategy

• Establish and grow trusted relationships with clients including:
  • Army Aviation: PEO Aviation, AVMC, PM Fixed Wing, PM UAS, PM AMSA, PM UH/CH/AH
  • Navy Aviation: NAVAIR
  • Other DoD and Joint Digital Engineering clients

• Drive capture strategies, white paper development, and solution architecture for
• Represent JHNA at technical conferences (e.g., AAAA, MOSA Summit, CABAIL) and industry-government collaboration forums.
• Contribute to shaping JHNA's enterprise strategy in digital transformation and

Team and Capability Development

• Mentor and grow a multi-disciplinary team focused on Digital Engineering, MBSE, and avionics systems.
• Support the creation of lab environments and architecture integration labs similar to CABAIL or AIC.
• Support workforce development aligned with JHNA's engineering excellence

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in an Engineering Discipline
• Active or recently held DoD Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in Army Aviation, NAVAIR, or related defense sectors with a strong focus on avionics, MOSA, and MBSE.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams in both technical delivery and strategy
• Experience with system architecture governance frameworks and digital thread
• Active or recently held DoD Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior leadership within or close coordination with PEO AVN, NAVAIR, or AvMC S&T
• Demonstrated success in leading collaborative efforts across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Joint agencies.