Vice President, Space & Missile Defense Solutions Business Development

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Space and Missile Defense Solutions Business Development to turn customer mission needs into qualified opportunities, differentiated solutions, and successful pursuits. Responsibilities include shaping opportunities early, strengthening qualification and win strategies, and integrating technical capabilities into scalable offerings. The role will guide business development through capture and proposal efforts, coordinate priorities and resources across teams, and develop growth roadmaps with clear owners, milestones, and forecasts. It will also lead and coach business development professionals and advise senior leaders on opportunities, dependencies, and resource tradeoffs. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline and at least 15 years of relevant experience; an engineering background and advanced degree are preferred. Required qualifications include direct business development experience with space and defense customers, established customer relationships, and knowledge of mission needs, funding, and acquisition pathways. Applicants should bring experience with space systems, payloads, sensors, and related hardware, along with technical fluency across hardware, software, and services. A record of leading teams and winning complex government opportunities, including programs valued at $250 million or more, is required, as is an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.