A leading defense and maritime systems organization is seeking a Principal, Business Development to drive growth within its NSA Type-1 Encryption portfolio. This senior-level role will focus on identifying, shaping, and capturing new business opportunities across DoD, Intelligence Community, and National Security Agency programs.
This position supports large, complex initiatives within a Surface and C5 Systems Division and requires deep subject matter expertise in cryptographic systems and federal acquisition processes.
Travel requirement: Approximately 30% annually.
The Principal, Business Development will lead capture efforts from early opportunity identification through proposal submission and contract award. This individual will develop and execute win strategies, manage customer relationships, and provide strategic guidance throughout the full business development lifecycle.
The role requires experience with complex DoD acquisition strategies, rapid acquisition approaches, and structured capture methodologies such as Shipley.
Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
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