Posted 1 week ago
Secret
$153,377 - $260,743
Unspecified
Business - Support
Huntsville, AL (On-Site/Office)
Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Director of Business Development - Fires for our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. The Director will lead business development efforts for the US Army Fires community in support of the company's Army combat vehicle, guns, and launcher products. This position will be the sector's primary representative in the Huntsville, AL area and will have responsibilities for building and maintaining customer relationships at Redstone Arsenal and the surrounding area.
Responsibilities:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
BAE Systems is hiring a Director of Business Development - Fires for our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. The Director will lead business development efforts for the US Army Fires community in support of the company's Army combat vehicle, guns, and launcher products. This position will be the sector's primary representative in the Huntsville, AL area and will have responsibilities for building and maintaining customer relationships at Redstone Arsenal and the surrounding area.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the lead and provide strategic direction to the company's business development efforts for fires related products
- Serve as the primary business development liaison to the Huntsville area for the Platforms and Services sector
- Support growth of the opportunity pipeline, to include extending and expanding our current portfolios
- Support the development and execution of strategic and tactical plans for the pursuit and successful capture of key opportunities within the US Army and international combat vehicle portfolio
- Maintain close customer relationships, understanding their needs and shaping customer requirements
- Assess competitor capabilities aligned to specific customers in assigned market space
- Participate in and lead when appropriate marketing efforts including trade shows and representation during sponsored events to promote the company and the combat vehicle portfolio
- Provide support to the Director of Army Business Development and work as part of a geographically dispersed team in support of the business and customers
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one
- Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience or equivalent experience
- Experience in Business Development in Defense or Government Contracting
- Experience with the US Army and/or Defense
- Excellent networking skills with a proven ability to build successful, long-term customer relationships
- Proven ability to operate effectively in ad hoc teams and groups
- Ability to clearly and simply articulate compelling business opportunities both written and verbal
- Excellent communication (both oral and written) and listening skills, orientation to details, and the ability to make informed decisions
- Excellent research, analytical, and negotiating skills
- A self-starter, able to work independently as well as lead projects when called upon
- A creative problem solver
- Willingness to take ownership, accept accountability, and thrive under pressure
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Graduate Degree in Technical/Business Administration
- Professional Certification
- Experience in Business Development within the Science or Technology community
- Experience with the Army Fires Community
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
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At BAE Systems, our ethos is etched in purpose – a purpose that binds us to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Guided by unwavering commitment, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our defenders, fostering an environment where purpose isn’t just a statement, it’s our shared heartbeat.
