Technical Sales Development Group Director

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Proposed Job Description
Title: Senior Director / Business Development / Strategic Advisor – Aerospace & Defense

Overview:
This role focuses on driving strategic engagement with defense and aerospace sectors, influencing policy, and promoting advanced technology adoption to maintain competitive advantage for customers and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and interpret defense policy, legislation, and funding priorities; advise leadership on implications for business strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with defense OEMs, government agencies, and industry associations.
• Develop and publish content on emerging technologies, digital engineering, and defense modernization.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align product offerings with defense requirements.
• Track trends in aerospace, defense procurement, and technology adoption; provide actionable insights.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in aerospace and defense sectors.
• Strong understanding of government procurement processes and defense policy.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to synthesize technical and policy information into strategic recommendations.

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