Business Development Portfolio Lead - EO/IR Spectral Dominance

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Merrimack, NH, USA
Hybrid
153K-261K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Lead business development efforts for CEMA/ISS focused on EO/IR spectral dominance: build account plans, identify and qualify opportunities, develop capture and win strategies, conduct competitive and PTW analysis, cultivate customer and industry relationships, and coordinate handoffs to capture and proposal teams. Frequent customer engagement and up to 50% travel required.
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BAE Systems' Countermeasure and Electromagnetic AttackSolutions (CEMA) Business Area is seeking an experienced, strategic BusinessDevelopment Manager (BDM) to shape and win new business in our existing andemerging markets. This position will drive growth through the creation,identification, and qualification of new business opportunities. A keycomponent to success is comprehensive internal and external customerinteraction and creating alignment with the company's value proposition and thecustomers' needs. The successful candidate will utilize the full breadthof company resources to solve our customers' challenges and demonstrate theability to influence BAE Systems and customer stakeholders.
This Business Development role reports directly to the IntegratedSurvivability Solutions (ISS) Product Line Business Development Director;however, they will support not only the ISS product line but also interfacewith the broader business and remain cognizant of opportunities across thesector. This role will focus on the development of new domestic businessgrowth in multiple markets and customers. It will require frequentcustomer contacts and a comprehensive understanding of customer requirements,competitive landscape, and CEMA products, capabilities, and technologies. In collaboration with peer BDMs, technical staff, and program leadership, theselected candidate will help shape and drive our growth strategies and develop& execute a plan to fill our pipeline with qualified opportunities thatsupport the product lines' objectives.
This position will be based out of Nashua, NH
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Build, mature and execute comprehensive account plans that deliver desired customer awareness and awards;
  • Identify and qualify a robust pipeline of focused opportunities that align with CEMA ISS business objectives;
  • Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to identify customer objectives, priorities, and requirements that strategically position BAE Systems as an innovative industry leader;
  • Develop and maintain strong industry relations with large and small businesses with significant presence in the assigned markets;
  • Team with product line leadership to provide counsel and recommendations for the bid/no bid gate reviews and collaborate with the Product Line Portfolio & Capture Team Leads for smooth turnover to proposal development;
  • Conduct competitive analysis and develop Price to Wins (PTWs);
  • Develop effective win strategies which include identifying and qualifying new opportunities.
  • Travel up to 50%, as required.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Strong BD experience required in a relevant USG market - Military and/or DoD/OSD experience
  • Understanding of industry best practices around business winning and leveraging business winning tools to ensure lean, effective business winning;
  • Ability to establish and foster mutually beneficial relationships with and collaborate/partner with other BAE Systems businesses, Industry partners and our customers;
  • Ability to establish and communicate strategic filters for business pursuits based upon strong business acumen;
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills with experience presenting to executive audiences;
  • Knowledge of and experience with obtaining customer and competitive intelligence and developing PTW analyses;
  • High level of independence, critical thinking, and strategic thinking
  • Experience developing long-term capture strategies to break into new markets leveraging existing and developing capabilities within the product line.
  • Understanding of electro-optic systems, both passive and active.
  • Active Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Successful experience working with OUSW(D), Navy surface domain, space & tactical air domain, and/or ground vehicle domain
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Advanced degree in a relevant technical field
  • Familiarily with platform protection systems (EO/IR/RF)
  • Hands-on work experience with defense systems or EO/IR systems

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Skills Required

  • Strong business development experience in relevant USG markets (Military and/or DoD/OSD)
  • Understanding of industry business-winning best practices and tools
  • Ability to establish and foster relationships with BAE businesses, industry partners, and customers
  • Ability to establish and communicate strategic filters for pursuits based on business acumen
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills; experience presenting to executive audiences
  • Knowledge and experience obtaining customer and competitive intelligence and developing Price to Win analyses
  • High level of independence, critical thinking, and strategic thinking
  • Experience developing long-term capture strategies to enter new markets leveraging product line capabilities
  • Understanding of electro-optic systems (both passive and active)
  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field
  • Successful experience working with OUSW(D), Navy surface, space & tactical air, and/or ground vehicle domains
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Advanced degree in a relevant technical field
  • Familiarity with platform protection systems (EO/IR/RF)
  • Hands-on work experience with defense systems or EO/IR systems

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BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits materials outline comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside an EAP, fertility and transgender care, and HSA-compatible plans with employer HSA contributions noted for 2025.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with employer matching (varying by business unit) and added financial protections like life and accident insurance are consistently part of the package.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave from date of hire, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, backup care, and caregiving resources signal robust support for families.

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Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

Why Work With Us

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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