Air Training, Business Development

Cubic Corporation

3d•$160,000 - $180,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly driven Business Development Lead with deep experience in U.S. and foreign defense training markets. Areas of focus will initially be Live, Virtual and Constructive capabilities, next gen live monitoring/debrief systems (SPEAR), and P5 Combat Training System / Tactical Combat Training System. Specific duties will involve developing and capturing business opportunities targeting 4th, 5th, and 6th Generation domestic and worldwide markets; working with both U.S. and non-U.S. aircraft manufacturers and industry partners; and supporting the capture process.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 6 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent experience.
Deep knowledge of tactical aircraft acquisition practices, requirements generation, and/or test and evaluation activities are required.
Comprehensive knowledge of aviation training requirements, acquisition methodology and its associated stakeholders.
Ability to build customer trust, influence requirements, and develop strategies that lead to measurable wins.
Effective communicator with strong presentation and relationship-building skills.
Must have or be able to obtain a DOD security clearance.
Must be willing to travel.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Coalition aviator and maintenance training, to include recent tactical flight instruction and/or tactics development, weapons instructor course, 5th generation experience, squadron command, and/or SPO/PM experience is desired.
U.S. defense business development experience, specifically within aviation training and simulation market.

Responsibilities

Supports the achievement of the annual business plan through strategic and localized customer engagement strategies, requirements shaping and product specialization for end user needs.
Supports all elements of assigned capture activities from opportunity identification, interest, pursuit, bid and proposal and post submission requirements.
Performs marketing, trade show and advertisement activities as assigned.
Reviews and approves proposed technical approach, feasibility and customer reactions to proposed solutions with proposal and program management teams.
Assists in developing and marketing new training solutions with adjacent business units directed at air, space, and cyber training infrastructure.