Manager, Defense Business Development Job at REGENT Craft (Washington DC)

Business Development Manager, Defense Aftermarket Services

This role is crucial in supporting Bombardier Defense in Canada to secure strate...

Location

Canada , Dorval

Salary:

Not provided

Bombardier

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in engineering or technical program management at Bombardier Aerospace, and/or equivalent engineering activities related to Bombardier aircraft
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in an Air Force, Army or Aircraft Maintenance or Management Company
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in proposal and/or project management
Team player with initiative and excellent communication skills
Excellent customer-facing skills and experience
Ability to effectively negotiate in-line with business objectives
Able to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively while working toward aggressive deadlines
Strong technical knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems and special mission equipment

Job Responsibility

Customer Facing & Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, providing exceptional service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive and seamless customer experience
Bid Strategy and Planning: Analyze client needs and market trends to position the company’s offer strategically
Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with CX internal teams, such as Smart Services, Customer Support, Technical Support, Technical Publications, Trade Sales, Finance and Legal to gather input for the proposal
Proposal Development and Content Creation: Ensure that the proposal includes a compelling value proposition, differentiators, and any required technical or financial details
Financial and Pricing Strategy: Ensure pricing aligns with company goals, covers all necessary costs, and reflects an understanding of the market and client budget
Review and Quality Assurance: Implement internal approval processes to gain necessary sign-offs from senior management
Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with the client or contracting organization to clarify requirements or discuss aspects of the proposal if allowed
Proposal Presentation: Present proposal to customer in support of Bombardier Aircraft Sales team and present tailored Smart Services Defense offerings
Contract execution: Ensure completion of Due Diligence and Credit Application and Contract signature
Lead post-submission debriefs to analyze proposal outcomes, identify strengths and weaknesses, and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement

What we offer

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
Competitive base salary
Retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tele Health Program

Fulltime

Director, Business Development

Intellisense Systems, Inc. is a privately held company with a proven track recor...

Location

United States , Torrance

Salary:

150000.00 - 215000.00 USD / Year

Intellisense Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of an Engineering bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or similar with 7+ years' experience in engineering
5+ years’ experience in Business Development with demonstrated results
Program management experience for avionics programs/systems
Practical understanding of technology transitioning, product/market development, and marketing/product planning for US military applications
Knowledge of conducting and directing competitive product analysis using market research techniques and a solid technical understanding of service/agency needs and requirements
Must have superior proposal development/writing and basic contracting/negotiation skills
Strong leadership skills, excellent communication (presentation, written, and verbal), and relationship building skills
Good problem-solving ability to work with a diverse work force
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must be willing and able to obtain a Security Clearance or have active Secret Security Clearance

Job Responsibility

Identification and capture of new business including Small Business Innovation Research transition with focus on year over year revenue growth
Actively participate in the identification and process of potential business opportunities to align with Intellisense growth strategy
Support strategic, long-range planning, market analysis and forecast data for DoD sector
Lead capture and proposal team activities with a focus on customer requirements and budget, competitive intelligence and price-to-win analyses
Conduct customer engagements and customer call planning with the purpose of establishing critical trust with senior leaders of assigned military service(s) and Primes
Identification of strategic alliances, teammates and partners for key pursuit opportunities
Participate in relevant trade shows, industry days and seminars to stay abreast of customer strategies, goals and objectives
Lead capture and proposal writing activities with a focus on customer requirements, program management planning and budget, competitive intelligence and price-to-win analyses
Identify and pursue opportunities for Foreign Military Sales or DCS of existing products in compliance with current ITAR and US Export restrictions
Will be required to travel up to 50%

What we offer

4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
10 paid holidays
401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
Multiple options for Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance plans
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum qualifying grade)
100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance

Fulltime

Manager, Program Management - Defense

Bombardier Defense proudly unites expertise, innovation, and unwavering dedicati...

Location

Canada , Dorval; Mississauga

Salary:

Not provided

Bombardier

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in program management
Demonstrated responsibility in program management and execution
Team player with initiative and excellent communication skills
Strong customer-facing skills and experience
Ability to effectively negotiate in-line with business objectives
Demonstrated ability to build strong business relationships and credibility
Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively while working toward aggressive deadlines
Strong working knowledge of Bombardier's policies and processes
Strong technical knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems and special mission equipment

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage a team of program managers to drive the execution of key multi-million/multi-year BSA programs
Track and ensure for program requirements, scope, budget
Track and ensure for the detailed program schedules and milestones
Perform continuous risk management
Act as the face of the organization to external customers for escalation issues
Holds P&L oversight for assigned programs and is accountable for overall customer satisfaction and building strong external business relationships
Provides direct oversight during the negotiation, proposal and commercial impact phases for contractual change management throughout the program execution
Direct work to achieve milestones per committed schedule and budget – ensuring proactive risk assessment and contingency management
Has intimate knowledge of contractual requirements for assigned programs and ensures timely execution and administration of programs to remain in compliance with such requirements
Establish a strong governance for weekly Program reviews

What we offer

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
Competitive base salary
Retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tele Health Program

Fulltime

Director of Business Development, Electronic Warfare

Silvus is seeking a Director of Business Development, Electronic Warfare who wil...

Location

United States

Salary:

180000.00 - 280000.00 USD / Year

Silvus Technologies (International)

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
10 + years of experience in business development, capture management, or program management within the defense or aerospace sectors, with emphasis on Electronic Warfare, SIGINT, or RF systems
Proven success in securing and executing DoD programs valued at $1M – $20M +
Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, contract vehicles (IDIQ, OTA, BPA), and FAR/DFARS compliance
Technical familiarity with RF systems, spectrum operations, and EW mission areas (ES, EA, EP)
Existing relationships within DoD EW programs and with major defense primes (e.g., L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, Raytheon)
Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute a comprehensive Electronic Warfare business strategy addressing near-term and emerging opportunities across DoD and Allied customers
Define market segments, growth drivers, procurement pathways, and competitive positioning within the broader EW ecosystem
Partner with Product Management and Engineering to align customer needs with Silvus’ evolving portfolio of RF and networking technologies
Maintain awareness of CEMA, JADC2, and related modernization initiatives to anticipate demand and guide long-term planning
Establish and expand relationships with Program Offices, PEOs, and Prime Contractors active in the EW and spectrum-operations community
Lead opportunity identification, qualification, and capture planning in collaboration with internal technical and program teams
Represent Silvus at industry events, trade shows, and government forums to strengthen visibility within the EW community
Identify and pursue strategic alliances with OEMs, system integrators, and channel partners to accelerate market entry and solution adoption
Evaluate and recommend business models and teaming strategies that maximize reach, speed to market, and return on investment
Support cross-functional coordination to ensure seamless execution from opportunity pursuit through contract award

Fulltime

Senior Director, Business Development

Intellisense Systems, Inc. is a privately held company with a proven track recor...

Location

United States , Torrance

Salary:

180000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Intellisense Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or related technical field strongly preferred) with 7-10+ years’ experience in Business Development
Strong understanding of technology transitioning, product/market development, and marketing/product planning for US military applications
Knowledge of conducting and directing competitive product analysis using market research techniques and a solid technical understanding of service/agency needs and requirements
Must have superior proposal development/writing and basic contracting/negotiation skills
Strong leadership skills, excellent communication (presentation, written, and verbal), and relationship building skills
Good problem-solving ability to work with a diverse work force
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must be willing and able to obtain a Security Clearance or have active Secret Security Clearance

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with functional counterparts to help ensure winning solutions are brought forward to customers and to position the Company for strategic campaigns
Demonstrate a history of Identification and capture of new military and defense business opportunities, including relevant Small Business Innovation Research with focus on year over year revenue growth
Understand how to work with CRADA and certain government R&D funding to assist maturing the TRL
Support strategic long-range planning, market analyses, and forecast data for DoD market sectors
Prepare technology and/or product roadmaps to ensure our pursuits align with our strategies and customer needs
Understand Intellectual Property (IP) protection, sale, and license
Lead capture and proposal writing activities with a focus on customer requirements, program management planning and budget, competitive intelligence and price-to-win analyses
Once business case is approved, present a “go to market” strategy that outlines how our organization will win in the designated market segment
Conduct customer engagements and customer call planning with the purpose of establishing critical trust with senior leaders in Program Offices or with Prime contractors
Develop and maintain a long-range opportunity pipeline

What we offer

4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
10 paid holidays
401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
Multiple options for Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance plans
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum qualifying grade)
100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance

Fulltime

Director of Business Development, USSOCOM

The Director of Business Development, USSOCOM reports to the Vice President of S...

Location

United States

Salary:

180000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

Silvus Technologies (International)

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
or High School Diploma/GED with at least 8 years of relevant experience
Minimum 5+ years of experience in defense sales or business development, specifically focused on USSOCOM
Proven track record of capturing complex, long-cycle DoD programs (Programs of Record)
Demonstrated experience building relationships within USSOCOM Acquisition offices and with relevant prime contractors
Experience leading all phases of business capture (whitepapers, proposals, RFI/RFP response, teaming, strategic positioning)
Practical understanding of product development, technology transitioning, and marketing/product planning for US military applications
Knowledge of conducting and directing competitive product analysis using market research techniques and a solid technical understanding of service/agency needs and requirements
Strong persuasive communication and executive briefing skills
Deep familiarity with USSOCOM organizational structure, acquisition processes, and capability development lifecycle

Job Responsibility

Program Capture: Take ownership of and drive the capture process for large-scale, multi-year SOCOM programs
Relationship Building: Identify, cultivate, and maintain deep relationships with all buying influences on assigned programs, including Program Offices (PEOs/PMs), prime contractors, OEM partners, and key end-user communities
Requirements Shaping: Proactively work with customers and partners to influence technical requirements for long-term programs, positioning Silvus's MN-MIMO technology as a critical component
Strategic Pursuits: Manage the full lifecycle of long-cycle pursuits, from initial identification and qualification (horizon scanning) to proposal and award
Cross-Functional Teaming: Collaborate closely with the Market Development Executive (MDE) to align high-level strategy and with Account Sales to ensure a smooth transition of 'landed' programs for near-term execution
Market Intelligence: Stay updated on market trends, competitor actions, and funding priorities related to assigned programs to inform capture strategy
Travel Requirements: Up to 50% of the time will be required to facilitate strong customer engagement
As needed to advance company goals and profitability

Fulltime

Director of Business Development, US Navy

Silvus is seeking a Director of Business Development, US Army, who will report t...

Location

United States

Salary:

180000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

Silvus Technologies (International)

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of wireless communications, serving in Business Development and/or Program Management roles
Minimum 5 years of recent experience with opportunity capture specific to the U.S. DoD across multiple services (i.e. Air Force, Army, SOCOM, etc.)
Demonstrated track record of securing contracts valued from $1M-20M+ on average, with experience in the placement of product and engineering services that align with Silvus’ product roadmap
Direct experience with wireless communications
Experience using CRM to actively manage a portfolio consisting of multiple accounts and associated opportunities
Practical understanding of product development, technology transitioning, and marketing/product planning for US military applications
Knowledge of conducting and directing competitive product analysis using market research techniques and a solid technical understanding of service/agency needs and requirements
Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts

Job Responsibility

Identify strategic alliances, teammates, and partners for key pursuit opportunities. Continue those relationships through contract award and program execution
Capture new government and military business opportunities that complement and grow our existing diverse military product portfolio
Conduct customer engagement and customer call planning with the purpose of establishing critical trust with senior leaders in program offices or with prime contractors
Participate in relevant trade shows, industry days, and seminars to stay abreast of customer strategies, goals, and objectives
Serve as the primary face for the customer during program execution and work internally within the company to ensure timely and successful delivery to customer expectations and satisfaction
Perform other related duties of which the above are representative
Travel Requirements – required to facilitate strong customer engagement

Fulltime

Proposal Manager, Defense

Bombardier Defense offers something unique, combining Bombardier’s portfolio of ...

Location

Canada , Dorval

Salary:

Not provided

Bombardier

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in engineering or technical program management in the aerospace field
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in proposal and/or project management
Team player with initiative and excellent communication skills
Excellent customer-facing skills and experience are required
Ability to effectively negotiate in-line with business objectives
Able to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively while working toward aggressive deadlines
Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken
Strong technical knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems and special mission equipment
Eligible to view and handle CGR material as well as be able to obtain a NATO Secret security clearance (as required)

Job Responsibility

Manage internal and/or external resources and stakeholders such as engineering, contracts, finance, procurement or subcontractors during Proposal stage to establish Program strategy and build Proposal
Plan overall initial program framework, budget and schedule
Plan meetings or technical reviews with customer prior to submittal of final proposal
Plan the path to final proposal schedule to meet required timelines
Prepare technical presentations for Customers showcasing Bombardier aircraft and Bombardier Defense capabilities
Prepare, support and organize Customer meetings and/or visits
Prepare customer Proposals for modification programs and/or engineering support activities
Develop and/or manage statements of work (SOW) and technical statements of requirements (TSOR) relating to aircraft modification and/or special mission engineering services
Coordinate, in conjunction with sales, the overall strategy for bid response
including identifying winning conditions

What we offer

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
Competitive base salary
Retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tele Health Program

Fulltime

Manager, Defense Business Development

REGENT Craft

Location:
United States , Washington DC

Category:
Sales

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
January 24, 2026

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