Strategy and Business Development Senior Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Mcleansville, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a passionate, experienced Strategy and Business Development Senior Manager (SBDSM) for the Undersea Mission Solutions business, which includes the Subsea and Seabed Warfare (SSW) and Undersea Sensor Network businesses. The SBDSM will lead the formulation of strategy and business development activities for undersea warfare systems initiatives at General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), including cultivating key U.S Government and International customers, developing and leading capture teams for new programs and business ventures, managing the allocated annual investment funds, and leading the development of long-range strategic plans. The SBDSM reports to the GDMS Undersea Systems Strategy and Business Development Director (SBDD) in the Maritime & Strategic Systems (M&SS) Line of Business. The SBDSM will support the Business Area Segment Directors within the growing Undersea Mission Solutions Business Area, working in tandem with other business developers in the business area.Key Responsibilities:The position is the business development lead responsible for developing and executing business strategy in support of growing our market share within the undersea systems market. The candidate will work with customers and industry partners and draw upon the broader capabilities of General Dynamics (GD) to be successful. Knowledge and experience in any or all of the following areas is strongly preferred: Subsea and Seabed Warfare, undersea command and control, undersea warfare systems, cabled undersea sensor and power networks. This position requires strong leadership and communication skills and an ability to rapidly grasp advanced technologies and how they may be applied to satisfy customer requirements. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated ability to work both independently and within highly motivated teams. We are looking for proven collaborative leaders, who know how and when to drive to a solution. We seek and grow leaders who shape team/organization culture creating high morale, “lean forward” motivation and full engagement. The candidate’s leadership style should scale where it is focused as the level of responsibilities change and it should incorporate effective communications. The leaders we seek show a history of taking reasonable, managed risks in the absence of purity of information or a guarantee of success. Courage to deal with reality, removing any personal emotional involvement and looking at the facts with honesty and humility is another desired trait. Our leaders think strategically and develop long lasting trusting relationships with customers and colleagues based on their track record of delivering on their commitments to each group. Experience in business development, program management, systems engineering, undersea warfare systems, and in understanding government contracting procedures and business development methodologies, including bid and capture strategies, is strongly desired.Proven, relevant and current industry business experience or operational and/or business experience with the US Navy submarine communities, including PEO Submarines (PEO SUB), SPAWAR, DARPA, ONR, OPNAV, and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) is preferred. Demonstrated business acumen and experience with DoD acquisition is desired. Requires a technical background to ensure technical decisions can be vetted and optimal solutions are presented to potential customers. This job is both strategic and tactical and requires substantial leadership in opportunity capture and business strategy/vision as well as an ability to work independently.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire, with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
This job is both strategic and tactical and requires substantial leadership in opportunity capture and business strategy/vision as well as an ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in any or all of the following areas is strongly preferred: Subsea and Seabed Warfare, undersea command and control, undersea warfare systems, cabled undersea sensor and power networks.
Experience in business development, program management, systems engineering, undersea warfare systems, and in understanding government contracting procedures and business development methodologies, including bid and capture strategies, is strongly desired.
Proven, relevant and current industry business experience or operational and/or business experience with the US Navy submarine communities, including PEO Submarines (PEO SUB), SPAWAR, DARPA, ONR, OPNAV, and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) is preferred.
Demonstrated business acumen and experience with DoD acquisition is desired.
Requires a technical background to ensure technical decisions can be vetted and optimal solutions are presented to potential customers.

Responsibilities

Advises the Business Segment Director (P&L) and the UDS Strategy and Business Development Director on growth strategies and management of resources for future program procurements
Leads and manages the capture process for specific opportunities within the DoD Undersea Warfare market
Identifies and recommends new business opportunities and wins new business to meet the established business growth goals
Formulates strategies and plans to acquire new business
Assists in the development of short and long-range business forecasts, sales plans, and marketing plans
Performs administrative, analytical and research activities in support of the business development and acquisition, strategic planning, proposal development and marketing functions
Assists in gathering data on competitors and analyzes their prices, sales and methods of operation
Analyzes and researches customer information, product/service preferences, market size, penetration, marketing practices and trends
Exercises creative thinking and idea generation to advance our business performance
Delivers innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet customers’ changing business needs
Follows industry trends and pursues technology innovation to ensure GDMS’ offerings are cost competitive and superior to industry leading capabilities and best practices
Participates in promotional activities and trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, and production managers, to market products and services
Creates a culture of team success and ongoing business and personal goal achievement
30% travel with ability to conduct business independently and professionally throughout market