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Mgr III- Bus Dev
Job Description: This role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
The Precision Strike and Sensing Solutions business unit is seeking a Business Development Manager in support of our Precision Guidance state-of-the-art seeker systems and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) seeker to secure and protect a portfolio that enables our customers to consistently and effectively complete a variety of missions in complex environments. This position will be located in Huntsville Alabama. This position will further develop our pipeline related to Precision Strike and the DoD weapons community. This position will need to bring existing customer relationships, develop and maintain strong business relationships with key decision makers across BAE Systems Electronic Systems Sector, as well as identify and qualify business opportunities, and position BAE Systems for bidding.
Specific Activities Include: • Build, mature, and execute comprehensive account plans that deliver desired customer awareness and awards. • Identify and qualify a robust pipeline of focused opportunities that align with Precision Strike business objectives. • Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to identify customer objectives, priorities, and requirements that strategically position BAE Systems as an innovative industry leader. • Develop and maintain strong industry relations with large and small businesses with significant presence in the assigned markets. • Team with Business Area leadership to provide counsel and recommendations for the bid/no bid gate reviews and collaborate with the Product Line Director & Capture Team Leads for smooth turnover to proposal development. • Conduct competitive analysis. • Develop effective win strategies which include identifying and qualifying new opportunities. • Reside in Huntsville Alabama
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems: BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education: • Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of experience serving in the armed forces or working in Business Development. • Strong understanding of a customer’s market- DoD weapons community, Fed Civ, DoD- Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space, with relevant organizational relationships. Will consider all customer bases. Former Weapons Staff or Operational experience considered being highly desirable. • Exceptional written and oral communication skills with experience presenting at executive levels.
Preferred Skills and Education: • Identifies, develops, and implements near-term and long-term business strategies relating to the development of new services, technologies, and follow-on products. • Current Active Clearance • Reside in Huntsville Alabama
Benefits Information: Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).