Business Development Lead

📋 Description

• Develop and execute business development strategies targeting Department of Defense customers
• Identify, qualify, and pursue strategic opportunities for autonomous systems, robotics, and related
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior DoD officials, program offices, acquisition
• Leverage knowledge of DoD programs, platforms, acquisition processes, and operational priorities to
• Lead business development, acquisition, and capture activities, guiding opportunities from initial
• Navigate the Defense Innovation ecosystem and support the transition of emerging technologies into

🎯 Requirements

• At least 3 years of directly relevant experience leading business development, acquisitions, and/or
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant DoD programs and platforms, enabling technologies, systems
• Established relationships with senior-level officials and program stakeholders across the defense
• Strong understanding of defense procurement, acquisition processes, and customer requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior
• Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to build trust, encourage innovation, maintain

🎁 Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of an emerging defense technology company.
• High-impact leadership role with direct engagement across the Department of Defense and defense
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in autonomous systems, robotics, and
• Close collaboration with engineering, operations, and business leadership teams.
• Dynamic startup environment offering the opportunity to contribute to innovative defense