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Business Development Director

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant business development or capture experience in the U.S. defense markets
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance (or ability to maintain) and eligibility for Top Secret
  • Deep understanding of defense acquisition processes, especially within radar and CUAS domains
  • Experience cultivating senior-level relationships within DoW program offices and acquisition organizations

Responsibilities

  • Identify, shape, and capture new radar and CUAS opportunities with DoW customers
  • Build capture strategies aligned with DoW radar and CUAS acquisition priorities
  • Translate radar and CUAS operational needs into actionable engineering requirements
  • Maintain and expand relationships with current radar and CUAS customers

Key facts

Other skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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SRC

SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible® for the challenges faced by America and its allies. Since 1957, our commitment to the customer and the best solution – not the bottom line – has remained a core value that guides our efforts. This passion for quality carries through to the technologies we invent and manufacture, the laboratories and facilities we build, the people we hire, and communities where we work. Today, more than 1,000 engineers, scientists and professionals work together at SRC to protect our people, environment and way of life. For more information, visit www.srcinc.com.

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Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description


SRC, Inc.
is seeking a highly experienced Business Development Director to drive strategic growth within our Advanced Radar and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) mission areas. This role focuses on expanding SRC’s footprint across DoW radar and CUAS programs, strengthening relationships within defense acquisition communities, and leading capture strategies for next-generation radar and CUAS capabilities. 

This fully remote position is preferred for candidates near Boston, MA, due to proximity to major defense acquisition organizations such as Hanscom AFB. 

What You’ll Do 

Drive Radar & CUAS Market GrowthIdentify, shape, and capture new radar and CUAS opportunities with DoW customersMaintain expertise in advanced radar systems, CUAS technologies, and unmanned systems sensing applicationsTrack defense acquisition roadmaps, program lifecycles, and competitive activity in radar and CUAS marketsLead capture planning, opportunity qualification, and proposal efforts for radar and CUAS programs of record. 
  

Develop High Impact Capture Strategies: Build capture strategies aligned with DoW radar and CUAS acquisition prioritiesEngage stakeholders across AFLCMC, Hanscom AFB, and other defense acquisition offices to influence requirementsIdentify, pursue, and secure funding streams supporting radar modernization and CUAS capability developmentCreate compelling win themes and competitive supplier strategies tailored to radar and CUAS pursuits 
  

Support Product Development & Technology Transition: Translate radar and CUAS operational needs into actionable engineering requirementsProvide customer-driven feedback to guide SRC’s radar and CUAS technology advancementsCollaborate with engineering teams to align product roadmaps with emerging radar and CUAS mission gapsSupport transition of technologies into defense acquisition pathways and Programs of Record. 
  

Grow Existing Radar & CUAS Business: Maintain and expand relationships with current radar and CUAS customersPartner with execution teams and product engineers to drive growth across existing radar and CUAS product linesLeverage relationships at Hanscom AFB and AFLCMC to identify new radar and CUAS opportunities 
  

Communicate SRC’s Defense Technology Value: Articulate SRC’s competitive advantages in advanced radar systems, CUAS detection, and threat mitigation technologyRepresent SRC at defense acquisition forums, customer engagements, and industry eventsStrengthen SRC’s brand presence across radar and CUAS communities. 
  

What You’ll Bring

  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant business development or capture experience in the U.S. defense markets, including air defense, radar, CUAS, or related mission areas
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance (or ability to maintain) and eligibility for Top Secret
  • Deep understanding of defense acquisition processes, especially within radar and CUAS domains
  • Experience cultivation senior-level relationships within DoW program offices and acquisition organizations
  • Proven experience leading cross functional capture teams supporting radar or CUAS pursuits
  • Residence near Boston, MA with proximity to Hanscom AFB
  • Must be willing to travel up to 25%

Ways to Stand Out

  • Experience supporting AFLCMC leadership or working closely with Hanscom-based defense acquisition offices
  • Strategic relationships and experience with relevant industry representatives
  • Background collaborating with engineering teams developing radar systems or CUAS technologies
  • Deep awareness of radar and CUAS markets, customer needs, and defense acquisition pathways
  • High initiative and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, complex defense environments
  • Strong relationship-building skills with DoW stakeholders and AFLCMC decision-makers
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shaping long-term radar and CUAS strategies  

What Sets Us Apart?
SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees who have served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Boston, MA is estimated at $188,000 - $270,000. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options. For more details, please visit our website. 


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