Job summary
Job post source
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Job overview
The Senior Business Development Manager leads strategic growth and government engagement to bring next-generation defense technologies to market, impacting national security and innovation.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing and executing business development strategies in defense and federal sectors, leading pursuits from opportunity identification to negotiation, engaging with DoD acquisition leaders and policymakers, identifying new market opportunities, collaborating with product and engineering teams, and building processes for outreach and contracting.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have U.S. citizenship, security clearance eligibility, 8+ years in DoD business development or acquisitions, proven success in introducing new defense technologies, and strong relationships with acquisition offices and congressional staff; familiarity with special operations and strong communication skills are preferred.
Career development
The position offers a high-impact role in a fast-growing, mission-driven team at the intersection of innovation, policy, and defense execution, providing opportunities to shape national security outcomes and operate strategically and tactically.
Work environment and culture
The company culture is mission-driven, fast-paced, and focused on innovation, policy, and defense execution, emphasizing strategic and tactical operations in national security.
Company information
Searchability NS&D focuses on advancing defense technologies and engaging with government agencies to support national security through innovation and strategic growth.
Application process
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and contact the provided email address jt@searchability.com for further communication.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines strategic business development with direct government engagement and influence on defense policy and technology adoption.
Company overview
Searchability NS&D, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a specialized division of the global tech recruitment group Searchability, established in 2022. The company focuses on National Security & Defence (NS&D) recruitment, providing staffing solutions for highly specialized roles, including machine learning engineers and senior systems engineers with security clearances. With additional offices in Chester, UK, and Sydney, Australia, Searchability NS&D aims to transform the recruitment landscape for defense and security sectors by connecting top talent with blue-chip companies and disruptive defense AI startups.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in DoD business development, acquisitions, and your ability to lead strategic growth initiatives across defense and federal sectors.
Emphasize your proven track record of building and leveraging relationships with DoD acquisition offices, program executives, and congressional staff, as well as your skills in negotiation and government engagement.
Apply through multiple platforms including Searchability NS&D's official corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and relevant defense industry job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees or leaders in the business development or government engagement divisions at Searchability NS&D on LinkedIn; open your messages with ice breakers like commenting on a recent defense technology initiative they supported or asking about their experience navigating DoD acquisitions at Searchability.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'DoD acquisitions,' 'government engagement,' 'strategic growth,' 'negotiation,' and 'defense technologies' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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