Business Development Lead
About The Position
JHNA is currently seeking an accomplished and visionary Business Development Lead to lead enterprise-level technical strategy and program execution to expand our Digital Engineering capabilities and customer base. The role combines deep technical expertise with high-level client engagement and internal team leadership. This senior-level position is ideal for a seasoned leader with a passion for Digital Engineering, MOSA, MBSE, and mission systems integration who is eager to grow JHNA's footprint and deliver mission-critical value to our customers. Technical Leadership & Execution Serve as a technical leader on major government contracts focused on avionics integration, open system architecture, and digital engineering. Guide clients on implementing MOSA, MBSE, and lifecycle-adaptable Lead or advise complex integration efforts, SILs, and open cockpit Act as Subject Matter Expert for Avionics Systems, Mission Systems, and Digital Support the JHNA VP of Huntsville and the JHNA CTO in developing and delivering innovative Digital Engineering solution Business Development & Strategy Establish and grow trusted relationships with clients including: Army Aviation : PEO Aviation, AVMC, PM UAS, TDD, S3i, SRD Navy Aviation : NAVAIR Other DoD and Joint Digital Engineering clients Drive capture strategies, white paper development, and solution architecture for Represent JHNA at technical conferences (e.g., AAAA, MOSA Summit, CABAIL) and industry-government collaboration forums. Contribute to shaping JHNA's enterprise strategy in digital transformation and Team and Capability Development Mentor and grow a multi-disciplinary team focused on Digital Engineering, MBSE, and avionics systems. Support the creation of lab environments and architecture integration labs similar to CABAIL or AIC. Support workforce development aligned with JHNA's engineering excellence
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in an Engineering Discipline
- Active or recently held DoD Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred).
- 15+ years of experience in Army Aviation, NAVAIR, or related defense sectors with a strong focus on avionics, MOSA, and MBSE.
- Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams in both technical delivery and strategy
- Experience with system architecture governance frameworks and digital thread
- Active or recently held DoD Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred).
Nice To Haves
- Prior leadership within or close coordination with PEO AVN, NAVAIR, or AvMC S&T
- Demonstrated success in leading collaborative efforts across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Joint agencies.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical leader on major government contracts focused on avionics integration, open system architecture, and digital engineering.
- Guide clients on implementing MOSA, MBSE, and lifecycle-adaptable
- Lead or advise complex integration efforts, SILs, and open cockpit
- Act as Subject Matter Expert for Avionics Systems, Mission Systems, and Digital
- Support the JHNA VP of Huntsville and the JHNA CTO in developing and delivering innovative Digital Engineering solution
- Establish and grow trusted relationships with clients including: Army Aviation : PEO Aviation, AVMC, PM UAS, TDD, S3i, SRD Navy Aviation : NAVAIR Other DoD and Joint Digital Engineering clients
- Drive capture strategies, white paper development, and solution architecture for
- Represent JHNA at technical conferences (e.g., AAAA, MOSA Summit, CABAIL) and industry-government collaboration forums.
- Contribute to shaping JHNA's enterprise strategy in digital transformation and
- Mentor and grow a multi-disciplinary team focused on Digital Engineering, MBSE, and avionics systems.
- Support the creation of lab environments and architecture integration labs similar to CABAIL or AIC.
- Support workforce development aligned with JHNA's engineering excellence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
