Strategy and Business Development Director (Defense)

TL;DR

Strategy and Business Development Director (Defense): Defining the business and technical vision for the Network & Communication Systems portfolio with an accent on growth strategies for the DoD Ground C5ISR market. Focus on leading capture managers for high-scale competitive wins and developing long-range technology roadmaps.

Location: Preferred Scottsdale, AZ, or remote with 25-40% travel. U.S. citizenship is required.

Salary: $228,408 - $247,145 per year

Company

hirify.global engineers high-technology solutions and services for defense and scientific missions across all domains of operation.

What you will do

• Partner with the NCS Vice President to define and execute the business and technical vision for the Ground C5ISR market.
• Lead a team of capture managers to identify, pursue, and win significant new business opportunities ($50M+).
• Analyze defense budgets and program funding trends to identify market shifts and translate them into actionable growth strategies.
• Develop investment strategies and technology roadmaps in partnership with engineering leadership.
• Cultivate senior-level relationships with government customers, program offices, and industry partners.
• Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performance team of business development professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of demonstrated leadership (or Master's + 13 years).
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proven track record of executing growth strategies in defense or national security markets.
• Deep command of the DoD Ground C5ISR landscape and Army modernization priorities.
• Extensive knowledge of government contracting, acquisition practices, and OTA authorities.
• Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is desired.

Nice to have

• Prior military service or direct experience with Army PEOs (C3T, IEW&S, Soldier).
• Experience with rapid acquisition vehicles like OTAs, MTAs, or DIU.
• Technical background in C5ISR systems, tactical communications, or embedded computing.

Culture & Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits package.
• Flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Opportunity to solve consequential problems in national defense.
• Collaborative and high-performance team culture based on trust and transparency.