Leading the MIMO Revolution
Market Development Executive, US Navy
Location
United States
Posted
166 days ago
Salary
$200K - $280K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Market Development Executive, US Navy
Silvus Technologies
• Serve as Silvus’ senior representative to the U.S. Navy, shaping demand across NAVWAR, PEO C4I, OPNAV staffs, Fleet Forces Command, Warfare Centers, and operational Fleet elements. • Influence Navy capability development aligned with DMO, Naval Operational Architecture, and JADC2. • Position Silvus Technologies as mission-critical enablers for resilient afloat, ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore, and distributed maritime networking. • Shape alignment between Silvus capabilities and Navy networking priorities. • Engage early in experimentation, prototyping, and concept development. • Cultivate advocacy among senior Navy leaders, requirements officers, and program managers. • Serve as the senior “market anchor” for the U.S. Navy, coordinating a team-based pursuit model across Business Development, DoD Account Sales, and OEM / Prime Sales. • Become aligned and coordinate with internal stakeholders (Sales, Engineering, Product, Capture, Executive Leadership) to deliver unified messaging and pursuit strategy for priority programs. • Partner with Motorola Solutions and MSI Government Affairs to synchronize advocacy and policy outreach. • Ensure disciplined handoff of shaped opportunities. • Provide continuous market insight to Silvus leadership—capturing trends in Navy network modernization, tactical communications, and EW/spectrum management. • Identify and cultivate emerging opportunities for long-term revenue growth. • Represent Silvus at Navy, DoD, and industry forums to promote thought leadership and build institutional advocacy for Silvus’ MN-MIMO waveform and Spectrum Dominance technology. • Develop and execute the U.S. Navy Market Development Plan, defining shaping objectives, key relationships, and pursuit milestones in coordination with US Navy Sales/BD stakeholders. • Contribute to Silvus’ pipeline growth by ensuring multi-year program opportunities are identified and matured toward Business Development hand-off.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED.
- A minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in strategic relationship management, account management, or government relations within the defense industry.
- Senior-level Navy or Navy-supporting experience in modernization, C5ISR, tactical communications, or spectrum/EW applications.
- Pre-existing, established, and verifiable network of contacts at senior levels within the U.S. Navy (NAVWAR, OPNAV, PEO C4I, Fleet commands, etc.).
- Exceptional executive-level communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong strategic planning and "big picture" thinking.
- Ability to operate with a high-level of autonomy and build trust as a credible advisor
- 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 and drug testing.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
