Sr Manager Business Development - COMSEC & Key Management Solutions
Sierra Nevada CorporationAbout the role
As the Sr. Manager of Business Development role for Cryptographic Systems (CS) within the Digital Grid group you will establish and increase customer intimacy and market share by strengthening relationships with new and existing customers.
Ability to collaborate with diverse government groups whose goal is to protect information supporting US National Security Systems (NSS) and networks. Comfortable working with various non-technical, technical, civilian, and military stakeholders at all levels of government from action officers to the most senior officials dedicated to protecting our nations most sensitive information.
Additionally, you'll work closely with your internal teammates from engineering, operations, and program teams who are uniquely focused on developing and delivering Cryptographically Modern (CM) systems and applications.
You will identify and partner with key teammates from the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) in support of CM pursuits.The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study
Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Typically, 8+ years of progressive business development experience, which includes 6+ years of management experience
Advanced knowledge of US Department of Defense Military programs or Civil Space services, and acquisition procedure
Ability to understand customer requirements and operations concepts and interpret, translate, and explain detailed technical ideas to technical and non-technical audience
Progressive experience with technical marketing, proposal development, and program management or engineering design
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to motivate/work with others
Understand NSA Type 1 Cryptographic Policy, Doctrine, Products, and Practices
Military experience may be considered in lieu of business requirements
Must be an internal and external customer focused "team player"
Ability to self-start and work independently with minimal guidance
Adept at identifying, qualifying, and capturing new business development opportunities
Experience in navigating government technology development and acquisition process
Knowledgeable on DoD communication systems
Ability to travel up to 50%
The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Qualifications We Prefer:
10+ years of NSA, COMSEC, and Cryptographic technology experience
Understanding of NSA Crypto-Mod (CM) objectives
Knowledge of DoD National Security Systems (NSS) requirements and program communities
Experience with or knowledge of NSA High Assurance (Type 1) certifications and processes
Understand DoD acquisitions cycles and processes
Knowledge/understanding of DoD network architectures as they relate to NSS
Familiarity with Anti-Tamper and TEMPEST requirements
Estimated Starting Salary: $150,009.28 - $206,262.76
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SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
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