Business Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities across precision manufacturing, aerospace structures, and weapon systems integration
• Develop and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline aligned with company growth objectives
• Monitor federal procurement opportunities through SAM.gov, GovWin, and agency forecasts
• Engage customers early in the acquisition lifecycle to influence requirements
• Lead capture activities, including development of win strategies, competitive assessments, and teaming arrangements
• Coordinate internal teams including Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Pricing during capture efforts
• Manage proposal schedules, color reviews, and compliance reviews to ensure compelling submissions
• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Political Science, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of business development or capture management experience in the defense industry
• Demonstrated success winning competitive U.S. Government contracts
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and the DoD acquisition lifecycle
• Established relationships within DoD organizations or Tier 1 defense contractors
• Proficiency with CRM systems and tools like GovWin IQ or SAM.gov
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MBA, Engineering, or Public Administration)
• Shipley Associates Capture Management or Proposal Management certification
• Active Department of Defense Secret or TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Prior military service in acquisition, logistics, or program management
• Experience with SBIR, OTA, IDIQ, and GWAC opportunities
• Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs

About the Company

Albers Aerospace provides cutting-edge solutions in systems engineering, program management, logistics, and aircraft maintenance to support warfighters through weapons systems acquisition and sustainment programs.