Senior Manager Business Development

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Bridgeton, MO

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About The Position

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Senior Manager of Business Development for our Bridgeton, MO facility. The Senior Manager of Business Development will be responsible for managing and conducting the evaluation and implementation of new initiatives and business opportunities under the direction of the senior business development leader or site lead.
The role provides strategic and tactical direction to the business development function by evaluating growth initiatives, shaping capture approaches, and driving opportunity execution. This position conducts, and may oversee, market and competitive analysis, identifies and explores customer needs, and supports the planning, design, and implementation of business plans. The Senior Manager ensures follow-through on the Company’s vision, strategies, and tactics by coordinating and facilitating commitments across internal departments/functions, developing and tracking project schedules, and participating in/leading strategic alliances and external business relationships. The role may manage Business Development staff, and decisions may significantly impact the overall success of a functional business unit. Preferred candidates will have prior DoD experience, ideally with some level of Fires and/or ADA (Air Defense Artillery) background, and/or experience/expertise in C-UAS (Count-Unmanned Aeriel System), SHORAD (Short-Range Air Defense), and related mission sets, or significant related industry experience in these areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Engineering or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of related experience
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Planning and organization, project management, and time management skills
• Ability to work on complex problems
• Knowledge of Company products, markets and technology
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Willing and able to travel 25-50% of the time
• U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• DoD experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct the evaluation and implementation of new initiatives and business opportunities for the Company under the direction of senior business development leader or site lead
• Provide strategic and tactical direction to the business development function by evaluating new initiatives and business opportunities
• Conduct and may oversee the market analysis and competitive activity
• Identify and explore customer needs
• Provide assistance in the planning, designing, and implementing of business plans
• Assist with the follow through and deployment of the Company's vision, strategies, and tactics
• Coordinate and facilitate activities and commitments with other departments and/or functions
• Develop and track project schedules
• Participate/coordinate in strategic alliances and other external business relationships
• May manage Business Development staff
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Make presentations on Company portfolio of products and services
• Attend business meetings as requested
• Attend trade shows
• Analyze and have general understanding of the Government budgeting process

Benefits

• annual performance-based bonuses
• equity awards
• overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable
• comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
• parental leave benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development support
• life and disability insurance coverage
• company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• legal insurance
• wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• competitive vacation
• health/emergency leave
• paid parental leave
• community service hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level