Senior Business Development Manager

Specter Aerospace

. Identify, qualify, and pursue new opportunities across USAF, Navy, and Joint programs .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and capture strategies within the defense sector, particularly in relation to TacAir platforms and weapons systems. Leverages existing relationships within military and defense communities to influence acquisition strategies and drive successful outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business Development ExperienceCapture Strategy DevelopmentTacAir Platform ExpertiseDefense Policy KnowledgeActive Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Requirements ExperienceWeapons Systems KnowledgeCapture ManagementAcquisition StrategyProposal Development

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceActive Top Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

USAFNavyJoint ProgramsDefense PrimesEglin AFBHuntsville Defense EcosystemDC Acquisition Community

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, qualify, and pursue new opportunities across USAF, Navy, and Joint programs
Build relationships within PEOs, Program Offices, and operational stakeholders
Shape opportunities early across requirements, acquisition, and award
Develop and execute capture strategies on priority pursuits
Partner with internal leadership, technical teams, and proposal teams
Influence acquisition strategy, teaming, and positioning
Own and grow a qualified BD pipeline

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior Military Service, ideally with requirements experience in weapons systems or TacAir platforms
Congressional Staff Experience
Background in defense policy, appropriations, or oversight
BD / Capture Experience at a Large Defense Prime contractor
Experience supporting TacAir platforms (F-35, F-15, etc.)
Experience with weapons integration, sustainment, or modernization efforts
Existing relationships within the Eglin AFB / Destin market
Existing relationships within the Huntsville defense ecosystem
Existing relationships within the DC acquisition community
Experience working with or alongside major defense primes
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred