Director, Business Development
Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, 39701, USA
Listed on 2025-11-27
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Business Analyst, IT Support, Systems Engineer
Overview
* Identify potential clients in target markets and complete research on the prospective client's business and program needs. Initial focus will be on Tier II and Tier III defense contractors expanding as success is achieved.
* Develop relationships with prospective clients, while maintaining existing client relationships.
* Partner to create contract-winning proposals for current and prospective clients.
* Negotiate contract terms with clients and communicate terms to stakeholders.
* Become a subject matter expert on our business products, processes and operations, and remain up to date on industry trends.
* Assists with preparation of annual budget and sales forecasts.
* Lead business development efforts with the U.S. Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, and other key government stakeholders, aligning Stark capabilities with strategic program needs.
* Develop and execute long-term capture plans for domestic and international defense opportunities, ensuring compliance with ITAR and other U.S. export control requirements.
* Collaborate closely with engineering, program management, and operations teams to translate customer requirements into actionable business opportunities and proposals.
* Represent Stark Aerospace at industry events, defense trade shows, and professional forums to build visibility and credibility within the defense community.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Significant experience in defense and aerospace industries.
- Experience with United States Department of Defense programs.
- Established network of relationships within DoD agencies, prime contractors, and international defense partners strongly preferred.
- This position is open for a remote working arrangement
- MUST be a U.S. person as defined by 22 U.S.C 6010
- Education:
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