Director of Business Development, USSOCOM
motorola solutionsTallahassee (FL)
$180,000 per year
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motorola solutionsTallahassee (FL)
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$180,000 per year
About the role
Director of Business Development, USSOCOMApply: California Southern Remote Work: Washington DC Remote Work: South Carolina Remote Work: Tennessee Remote Work: Florida Remote Work: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R70283
Company Overview:
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview:
Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments. Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Job Description:
*Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?*THE OPPORTUNITYThe *Director of Business Development, USSOCOM* reports to the *Vice President of Strategic Growth* on the Strategic Growth team. This role is responsible for long-term horizon scanning and opportunity shaping, focusing on managing and driving multi-year pursuits for assigned strategic programs. This role develops deep, broad relationships with all buying stakeholders (end-user, OEM, prime, reseller, PM offices) to guide capability requirements toward Silvus solutions and capture large, long-cycle programs. This position is eligible for 100% remote work depending on location. The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Program Capture: Take ownership of and drive the capture process for large-scale, multi-year SOCOM programs.* Relationship Building: Identify, cultivate, and maintain deep relationships with all buying influences on assigned programs, including Program Offices (PEOs/PMs), prime contractors, OEM partners, and key end-user communities.* Requirements Shaping: Proactively work with customers and partners to influence technical requirements for long-term programs, positioning Silvus's MN-MIMO technology as a critical component.* Strategic Pursuits: Manage the full lifecycle of long-cycle pursuits, from initial identification and qualification (horizon scanning) to proposal and award.* Cross-Functional Teaming: Collaborate closely with the Market Development Executive (MDE) to align high-level strategy and with Account Sales to ensure a smooth transition of "landed" programs for near-term execution.* Market Intelligence: Stay updated on market trends, competitor actions, and funding priorities related to assigned programs to inform capture strategy.* Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.* *Travel* *Requirements*+ Up to 50% of the time will be required to facilitate strong customer engagement.+ As needed to advance company goals and profitability.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; or High School Diploma/GED with at least 8 years of relevant experience.* Minimum 5+ years of experience in defense sales or business development, specifically focused on USSOCOM.* Proven track record of capturing complex, long-cycle DoD programs (Programs of Record).* Demonstrated experience building relationships within USSOCOM Acquisition offices and with relevant prime contractors.* Experience leading all phases of business capture (whitepapers, proposals, RFI/RFP response, teaming, strategic positioning).* Practical understanding of product development, technology transitioning, and marketing/product planning for US military applications.* Knowledge of conducting and directing competitive product analysis using market research techniques and a solid technical understanding of service/agency needs and requirements.* Strong persuasive communication and executive briefing skills.* Deep familiarity with USSOCOM organizational structure, acquisition processes, and capability development lifecycle.* Solid understanding of US DoD funding and procurement cycles.* 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 test.PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES* Prior United States military service or civilian experience.* Leadership, management, and program management experience.* Deep technical understanding of tactical communications, MANET, C5ISR, and U.S. Military tactical communications networks. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS* Home office environment.* Indoor air-conditioned facility.* Trade shows.* Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests and/or demonstrations in the field.* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:* + Lift equipment up to 50 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.* + Manage the movement of large suitcase size Pelican cases (i.e. travel, demos, etc.)COMPENSATION: $180,000 - $200,000 / annual base; OTE potential $260,000 – $285,000 / annually#silvuscareers Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen).Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.
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