Director of Business Development and Capture

Director of Business Development and Capture

Senior Management, Mojave, CA, US

Category:
Business Development and Capture

Clearance Type:
Top Secret / Ability to get Program Access

Schedule:

9/80 Work Schedule

Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available

Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching

Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 40+ year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 40+ year history such as Proteus, Global Flyer, Space Ship One , Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations for management staff.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

• Lead business development initiatives to identify, shape, and qualify new opportunities that support company growth objectives.
• Leverage technical, analytical, and operational expertise across the organization to drive high‑impact growth opportunities.
• Support capture and proposal efforts with strategies designed to deliver strong win probabilities and exceptional capture performance.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including team partners, industry associations, and customer decision-makers.
• Coordinate with Bids and Proposals team to ensure that cost, schedule, and technical content for proposals are in alignment with RFP requirements and company strategic objectives.

• Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight while delivering efficient, results‑oriented solutions.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical approaches and findings.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and process management capabilities.
• Proven leadership and supervisory strengths.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate conflict and build effective relationships.
• Ability to manage priorities and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with program access.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of related experience or 8 years with a Master’s; alternatively, equivalent military or business and program experience in lieu of formal business development experience accepted

• Ability to Travel up to 35% of the time.
• Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach
• May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard)
• Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)
• Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to write for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
• May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.
• Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds
• Ability to converse and communicate information with others
• Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration
• Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily basis