General Dynamics Mission Systems · 1 week ago
Strategy and Business Development Senior Manager
McLeansville, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$204K/yr - $221K/yr
8+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading provider of high technology solutions for defense and scientific missions. They are seeking a Strategy and Business Development Senior Manager to lead business development activities and strategy formulation for undersea warfare systems initiatives, focusing on cultivating key government and international customers.
AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Advises the Business Segment Director (P&L) and the UDS Strategy and Business Development Director on growth strategies and management of resources for future program procurements
Leads and manages the capture process for specific opportunities within the DoD Undersea Warfare market
Identifies and recommends new business opportunities and wins new business to meet the established business growth goals
Formulates strategies and plans to acquire new business
Assists in the development of short and long-range business forecasts, sales plans, and marketing plans
Performs administrative, analytical and research activities in support of the business development and acquisition, strategic planning, proposal development and marketing functions
Assists in gathering data on competitors and analyzes their prices, sales and methods of operation
Analyzes and researches customer information, product/service preferences, market size, penetration, marketing practices and trends
Exercises creative thinking and idea generation to advance our business performance
Delivers innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet customers’ changing business needs
Follows industry trends and pursues technology innovation to ensure GDMS’ offerings are cost competitive and superior to industry leading capabilities and best practices
Participates in promotional activities and trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, and production managers, to market products and services
Creates a culture of team success and ongoing business and personal goal achievement
30% travel with ability to conduct business independently and professionally throughout market
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire, with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret
U.S. citizenship is required
Preferred
Knowledge and experience in any or all of the following areas is strongly preferred: Subsea and Seabed Warfare, undersea command and control, undersea warfare systems, cabled undersea sensor and power networks
Experience in business development, program management, systems engineering, undersea warfare systems, and in understanding government contracting procedures and business development methodologies, including bid and capture strategies, is strongly desired
Proven, relevant and current industry business experience or operational and/or business experience with the US Navy submarine communities, including PEO Submarines (PEO SUB), SPAWAR, DARPA, ONR, OPNAV, and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) is preferred
Demonstrated business acumen and experience with DoD acquisition is desired
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Highly competitive benefits
Contributions are recognized and rewarded
Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
Recent News
2025-11-09
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