MEA Business Development Director (UAS)

Location: Remote - Washington; must be living in the Middle East region or able to relocate there. Extensive domestic and international travel is required. U.S. citizenship and ITAR/EAR eligibility are required.

Salary: $126,500–$192,750 per year

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous defense systems across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains, including AI-powered drones and loitering munitions.

What you will do

• Lead business strategy, capture plans, and sales growth for major Middle East international market segments.
• Analyze markets, customers, competitors, funding sources, sales vehicles, influencers, and decision-makers.
• Develop capture strategies, execution plans, proposals, and compelling win strategies for new and existing opportunities.
• Identify and develop value-added partnerships, joint ventures, representations, and new government or civil business opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships with customer organizations and coordinate with U.S. Government teams and internal stakeholders.
• Support forecasts, annual planning, trade shows, flight demonstrations, training, and customer service visits.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of relevant business development experience with demonstrated success in the region.
• Strong knowledge of Middle East geopolitics, cultural and political attributes, and operational requirements for autonomous aerial and ground systems.
• Successful experience selling autonomous systems to defense and security organizations in the Middle East and Africa.
• Experience with FMS, DCS, export licensing, FCPA regulations, U.S. Government acquisition processes, and foreign and U.S. government channels.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Aerospace, International Relations, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements; a Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain one, is desired.

Nice to have

• Arabic language proficiency.
• Advanced degree.
• Existing knowledge of customer requirements, regional markets, and defense-sector networks.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time regular employment with medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown.
• Work across fast-paced, deadline-driven, cross-functional teams with a high level of independence.
• Regular and extensive domestic and international travel, sometimes on short notice.