Director of Business Development, United States Marine Corps (USMC)

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a Director of Business Development, United States Marine Corps (USMC) who will report to the Vice President of Strategic Growth on the Business Development team. The successful individual in this role will lead Silvus' efforts to identify, shape, and capture opportunities within the United States Marine Corps (USMC) domain. The Director of Business Development, USMC will build deep and wide relationships with all buying influences (end-user, OEM, prime, reseller, PM offices) to influence capability requirements towards Silvus solutions and capture large, long-cycle programs.

This position is eligible for 100% remote work depending on location. Candidates must be based in the continental United States in order to be eligible for remote work.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Market Strategy and Development

• Develop and execute a comprehensive United States Marine Corps (USMC) business strategy addressing near-term and emerging opportunities across Department of Defense (DoD) and Allied customers.
• Define market segments, growth drivers, procurement pathways, and competitive positioning within the broader EW ecosystem.
• Partner with the Product Management and Engineering teams to align customer needs with Silvus' evolving portfolio of RF and networking technologies.
• Maintain awareness of Force Design and related modernization initiatives to anticipate demand and guide long-term planning.

Customer Engagement and Capture

• Establish and expand relationships with Program Offices, PEOs, and Prime Contractors active in the EW and spectrum-operations community.
• Lead opportunity identification, qualification, and capture planning in collaboration with internal technical and program teams.
• Represent Silvus at industry events, trade shows, and government forums to strengthen visibility within the USMC community.

Partnerships and Routes to Market

• Identify and pursue strategic alliances with OEMs, system integrators, and channel partners to accelerate market entry and solution adoption.
• Evaluate and recommend business models and teaming strategies that maximize reach, speed to market, and return on investment.
• Support cross-functional coordination to ensure seamless execution from opportunity pursuit through contract award.

Business Planning and Reporting

• Build a data-driven business plan and forecast that is aligned with corporate objectives.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on pipeline development, capture performance, and competitive insights.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and adhere to company sales-management processes.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
• Travel Requirements – up to 50% required to facilitate strong customer engagement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 10 + years of experience in business development, capture management, or program management within the defense or aerospace sectors; or 8 years with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or 6 years with an advanced degree.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in defense sales or business development, specifically focused on the US Marine Corp.
• Proven track record of capturing complex, long-cycle DoD programs (Programs of Record).
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, contract vehicles (IDIQ, OTA, BPA), and FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships within USMC Acquisition offices and with relevant prime contractors.
• Experience leading all phases of business capture (whitepapers, proposals, RFI/RFP response, teaming, strategic positioning).
• Practical understanding of product development, technology transitioning, and marketing/product planning for US military applications.
• Knowledge of conducting and directing competitive product analysis using market research techniques and a solid technical understanding of service/agency needs and requirements.
• Strong persuasive communication and executive briefing skills.
• Deep familiarity with USMC organizational structure, acquisition processes, and capability development lifecycle.
• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• Comprehensive understanding of Electronic Attack and Electronic Support technologies, including radio frequency sensing, threat detection, jamming, and spectrum management.
• Awareness of CEMA, SIGINT, cyber-electromagnetic convergence, and future force-modernization initiatives.
• Technical familiarity with radio frequency systems, spectrum operations, and EW mission areas (ES, EA, EP).
• Demonstrated ability to define new markets and go-to-market strategies for advanced defense technologies.
• Proven leadership influencing cross-functional engineering and product teams to align technical capability with customer need.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills across technical and executive audiences.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office environment.
• Trade shows.
• Outdoor environment for demonstrations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
  • Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.
  • Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.