ASRC Federal is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive, principally supporting U.S. Space Force customers, as well as other National Security Space agency customers, within the Space Operating Group market. Candidates must have proven and extensive experience developing and managing a multi-year pipeline of related opportunities in various stages of the acquisition timeline. This position will report to the Vice President of Business Development. The ideal candidate will have proven track record working all phases of captures across the U.S. Space Force portfolio of customers. Have a proven record of successful shaping of technical opportunities in the U.S. Space Force, along with implement and executing unique approaches to identifying new opportunities that lead directly to business growth.

The position can be remote but prefer candidates local to U.S. Space Force customer locations, such as El Segundo, CA and Colorado Springs, CO. Additional travel will be required to other ASRC Federal locations to conduct key in-person capture and proposal activities.  In addition, candidates must be willing to travel frequently to locations specific to assigned opportunities.

Performance Profile/Position Description:

Our Business Development Executive will work as an integral part of the Space Operating Group National Security Space portfolio.  Candidates will collaborate closely with the Space Operating Group Business Development Vice President, along with the National Security Space Senior Vice President to create and execute overall strategy to maximize revenue and profit for the company. The BD Executive will lead specific actions to target growth; identify, shape and solution the company’s early response to opportunities; develop, lead and execute customer and industry call plans; lead business development/capture through the Pursuit Phase; recommend teaming through detailed gap analysis; assist with proposal development/review; recommend action plans as a key member of the overall Capture Team; and coordinate messaging and engagements. Candidates must demonstrate a successful record of business development, customer relationships, industry engagement, strategy development, strategic teaming, competitive intelligence, compelling approaches to solutioning and value proposition, and working in a collaborative and diverse environment. Other responsibilities include development and implementation of the win strategy, working collaboratively with other internal leaders and functional teams to develop and mature opportunities in our National Security Space and U.S. Space Force markets. 

Key Responsibilities:

The Business Development Executive’s primary responsibility is to successfully lead and own applicable steps in the business development lifecycle to get out in front of emerging opportunities to incrementally improve win probability and position the organization to craft a compelling technical and pricing solution while identifying and managing risk.  This position requires a unique blend of business development, capture management, proposal expertise, project management and critical thinking skills.

Other key responsibilities:

• Be knowledgeable of Operations, Sustainment, and Engineering of U.S. Space Force Systems
• Be results driven, participating in all phases of a capture
• Have a proven record of executing unique approaches to opportunity identification and business growth
• Develop detailed and thorough briefing materials and present at gate reviews to the senior leadership team
• Interact with all levels of the organization and remain fluent on ASRC Federal capabilities
• Work collaboratively with multiple functional teams within the ASRC Federal enterprise, to include other Operating Groups, shared services, the Chief Technology Office and the ASRC Federal Senior Leadership Team to ensure opportunities are adequately resourced and supported

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of experience leading strategic Captures or Master’s Degree with 10+ years of prior relevant experience
• Existing U.S. Space Force customer relationships
• Proven ability to derive strategic solutions and win themes against vaguely defined requirements
• Success in leading multiple opportunities simultaneously at various stages of the opportunity lifecycle
• Aptitude to perform at high levels in a fast paced, matrixed environment with minimal or no supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation communication skills
• Flexible to work and lead teams through remote, in-office, or in a classified environment based on opportunity requirements and business need
• Current Top-Secret Clearance and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance is required