Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
The Business Development Director, Sr is responsible for the identification and business development of prospective customers. This position is responsible for the direction of all efforts as they relate to supporting existing business as well as capturing new business.
Position Responsibilities
Build trusted relationships across the customer organization at all levels and facilitating the same for others within AeroVironment
Identification and creation of new business opportunities
Strengthens the company's reputation within the customer organization
Utilizes new business processes and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool
Creating capture strategies with compelling win strategies for new business opportunities
Conduct market research in order to assess size and potential value of an opportunity
Conduct competitive assessments to understand strengths and weaknesses of AeroVironment solution
Support the monthly forecast reviews and annual strategic planning process
Prioritizing investment decisions for review
Identify funding sources, sales vehicles, influencers and decision-makers at prospective customers
Communicate regularly with management and work closely with PLM to provide customer requirements and competitive feedback
Qualify new leads and set up meetings to identify initial customer requirements
Assist with marketing collateral development
Work with TMS leadership and the engineering staff to identify technology needs and connect them with funding Sources.
Build partnerships with other companies to pursue specific opportunities and enhance AV product offerings
Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
Other duties as assigned
U.S. Citizenship required; Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, if required
Position requires significant travel within the Continental U.S.
Must have a valid driver's license and clean DMV record
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
15-20 years of Space experience in Engineering, BD or program management
Proven past performance in space business development to include winning large space captures.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or relevant discipline; Advanced degree is preferred
Mergers and acquisition experience
Technical engineering experience
Demonstrated experience in writing proposals and winning contracts within USSOCOM
Prior relevant experience working with DoD customers on requirement setting and acquisition
Proven understanding of Domestic customer requirements/needs/issues
Prior experience following a formal new business gate process and using CRM tools is a plus
Preferably, has a background in Ground Special Operations related to tactical missiles and small UAS
Other Qualifications and Desired Competencies
Having broad expertise or unique knowledge, uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways
Working knowledge of typical contracts employed by DoD customers
Strong Business Development acumen
Strong understanding of USG acquisition and program planning processes
Demonstrated business experience working with cross-functional teams
Strong communication, negotiation, strategic planning and interpersonal skills
Computer skills with proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Clearance Level
TS/SCI
The salary range for this role is:
$160,000 - $226,800
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement:
T_ _his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
About AV:
AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.
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