Business Development Manager II (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Herndon, Virginia, United States; office or hybrid environment required

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace and national security technologies and mission solutions for defense, homeland security, commercial, and international customers.

What you will do

• Identify and develop major business opportunities in the Aerospace and Defense sector.
• Meet with clients to understand requirements and present tailored technical solutions.
• Develop and execute capture strategies from opportunity identification through award.
• Assess markets, monitor activity, identify customer needs, and align product initiatives with market insights.
• Prepare persuasive proposals and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Track business development metrics, align activities with company strategy, and mentor junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 9 years of experience in business development, defense acquisitions, or a related field; 13 years required without a degree.
• Understanding of U.S. Department of Defense military programs and acquisition procedures.
• Ability to analyze customer requirements and explain detailed technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with technical marketing, proposal development, and program management or engineering design.
• Current, active Secret U.S. Security Clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Nice to have

• Operational or industry experience with U.S. Department of War or U.S. Government tactical or strategic SIGINT, EW, or Cyber capabilities.
• Business development and capture experience supporting international product sales.
• Aerospace and Defense, U.S. Department of Defense, or U.S. Military background.
• CRM systems and advanced market analysis tools proficiency.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or business development and strategic sales certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual performance-based incentive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Travel is required, with extended desk and computer work as part of the role.