Director, Business Development Airborne & Intelligence Programs

ELTA North America (ELTA NA) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and support of innovative electronic systems for the United States government. ELTA NA is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director, Business Development of Airborne and Intelligence Programs.  

Location

Position will be based in Annapolis Junction, MD 

Summary

The applicant selected for this position will be responsible for achieving sales targets through pursuit and capture of federal contracts in the Defense sector, with primary focus on airborne and intelligence programs.  This position reports directly to the Vice President Business Development.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·       Develop pursuit and capture strategies that enable increased penetration in target organizations and activities

·       Establish strategies that enhance Pwin of ELTA North America new business initiatives

·       Lead capture activities to include win strategy, price to win, and competitive assessment

·       Own the customer relationship - Act as the 'voice of our customer' to communicate customer demands, offer needs, and market realities

·       Assist senior management and program management staff in understanding the relevant operational mission requirements that ELTA North America must address to win new business in their cognizant areas

 Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s Degree preferred (B.A. or B.S. in a technical discipline) or equivalent from a four-year college or university or DoD equivalent institution.

·       8+ years in aerospace/defense industry, with background in engineering, program management, business development, capture management, and/or similar disciplines, with exhibited progression

·       Proven background of sales within the Federal and DOD government space with extensive base of contacts and connections and proof of substantial business wins in the Defense sector over the past 5 years

·       General understanding of defense contractor business development processes

·       Current, or ability to obtain a security clearance

·       Travel: [50%]

ELTA – NA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates must document US citizenship as required to obtain Secret clearance.