Director of Business Development - Marine Corps

Oshkosh Corporation • VA

135d • $132,500 - $233,100

About The Position

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions. The Director of Business Development - Marine Corps will provide significant input and direction for key strategic questions for Oshkosh Defense. Serving as a strategic thought leader, leading critical strategic projects, and influencing leaders around the company. This role has meaningful impact on Oshkosh Defense’s future performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Development or a related field.
• Ten (10) or more years of related direct experience OR Seven (7) or more years of related consulting experience.
• Five (5) or more years of management experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience in Marine Corps or Defense Acquisitions.
• Military tour at Quantico in an acquisition-related billet.
• Experience with Marine Corps tactical wheeled vehicle (TWV) programs and the equipment associated with those TWVs.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the Marine Corps acquisition community.
• Acquisition MOS with time in a billet at MARCORSYSCOM, PEO(LS), CD&I, or MCWL.
• Master’s degree in the field or in a related area; MBA preferred.
• Fifteen (15) or more years of experience.
• Through understanding of EABO and the Marine Corps Force Design 2030 restructuring.
• Experience with complexity reduction concepts.
• Thought leadership, change management, and project management experience.
• Ability to influence change and build relationships with other business leaders.
• Ability to conduct executive level presentations and facilitate group discussions to tackle complex problems.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and to impact others to move toward consensus.

Responsibilities

• Leads critical projects and initiatives to address key strategic questions or issues for the company.
• Understands and articulates customer’s evolving approach to mission, product development, testing, production, and fielding of defense equipment.
• Develops project scope and plan for key strategic projects and initiatives, including deliverables, milestones, and timing.
• Organizes and guides a cross-functional team of leaders.
• Works and coordinates closely with platform program managers and engineers leading new technology initiatives.
• Develops, coordinates and implements business strategies to align with the company’s objectives to drive growth and profitability.
• Designs and leads analysis efforts to identify simplification opportunities and quantify potential impact with support of various functions.
• Develops recommendations and drives execution of recommendations for areas of opportunity across the business.
• Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve results.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• People-first culture.
• Opportunities to support team member growth and success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees