Voyager Technologies is a national security and space solutions company dedicated to delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions across defense and
Senior Business Development Director – Science & Exploration
Location
United States
Posted
32 days ago
Salary
$215K - $225K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Business Development Director – Science & Exploration
Voyager Technologies
• Develop and execute near and long-term business development strategies/campaigns to drive business opportunities in alignment with Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Strategic Plan objectives to meet or exceed AOP Bookings. • Lead, plan, and ensure successful execution of business development efforts including the end-to-end capture lifecycle and strategic planning process. Engage customers and vendors to understand and shape pre-solicitation efforts. Fulfill requests for information (RFI), requests for proposals (RFP), and other partner and customer requests. • Track emerging markets and trends; propose and develop solutions including new offerings or strategic partnerships to address evolving competition, pricing, and demand. • Empower line of business and collaborates with technology development team, product development team, finance, marketing, as well as with other Voyager stakeholders, to yield sustainable long-term business growth. • Attend industry events to both establish the company, but also to network for potential new business and strengthen external relationships • Foster an entrepreneurial growth culture throughout the company and across all teams and work functions
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or management fields; master’s degree in business administration or engineering preferred.
- 12+ years professional experience in the Space industry & notable experience in National Security Space. Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Process (FAR/IDIQ) preferred.
- 10+ years executing sales & business development and developing a strong pipeline in a technology, defense, or aerospace company.
- Experience executing business development activities, including briefing executive leadership.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate with prospective customers and clients, partners, vendors, and the press.
- Experience in project management skills with the ability to prioritize work streams and track progress across multiple teams
- Expert multitasking skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail
- Strong research and analytical skills and the ability to effectively communicate ideas, opportunities, issues, options, and recommendations to senior leadership
- A self-starter, with a roll-up-the-sleeves mentality; desire to innovate, and work in a hands-on and fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
- Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
- Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
- The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment
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