THE COMPANY
Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever-evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide the vital communications for mission critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high altitude balloons.
Silvus StreamCaster® radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S Departments of Defense, to International, Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Super Bowl, Grammys and industry-leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers.
Wouldn’t you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?
Following its acquisition by Motorola Solutions, Silvus Technologies is entering a new phase of scale and strategic impact. We are expanding our Strategic Growth organization to shape demand early, influence requirements, and embed Silvus Technologies into future programs of record across the U.S. Department of Defense.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Director of Business Development, US Navy reports to the Vice President of Strategic Growth on the Business Development. This role is responsible for long-term horizon scanning and opportunity shaping, focusing on managing and driving multi-year pursuits for assigned strategic programs. The Director of BD will build deep and wide relationships with all buying influences (end-user, OEM, prime, reseller, PM offices) to influence capability requirements towards Silvus solutions and capture large, long-cycle programs.
The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program Capture: Take ownership of and drive the capture process for large-scale, multi-year US Navy programs.
- Relationship Building: Identify, cultivate, and maintain deep relationships with all buying influences on assigned programs, including Program Offices (PEOs/PMs), prime contractors, OEM partners, and key end-user communities.
- Requirements Shaping: Proactively work with customers and partners to influence technical requirements for long-term programs, positioning Silvus's MN-MIMO technology as a critical component.
- Strategic Pursuits: Manage the full lifecycle of long-cycle pursuits, from initial identification and qualification (horizon scanning) to proposal and award.
- Cross-Functional Teaming: Collaborate closely with the Market Development Executive (MDE) to align high-level strategy and with Account Sales to ensure a smooth transition of "landed" programs for near-term execution.
- Market Intelligence: Stay updated on market trends, competitor actions, and funding priorities related to assigned programs to inform capture strategy.
- Travel Requirements
- Up to 50% of the time will be required to facilitate strong customer engagement.
- As needed to advance company goals and profitability.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; or High School Diploma/GED with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in defense sales or business development, specifically focused on the US Navy.
- Proven track record of capturing complex, long-cycle DoD programs (Programs of Record).
- Demonstrated experience building relationships within US Navy Acquisition offices and with relevant prime contractors.
- Experience leading all phases of business capture (whitepapers, proposals, RFI/RFP response, teaming, strategic positioning).
- Practical understanding of product development, technology transitioning, and marketing/product planning for US military applications.
- Knowledge of conducting and directing competitive product analysis using market research techniques and a solid technical understanding of service/agency needs and requirements.
- Strong persuasive communication and executive briefing skills.
- Deep familiarity with US Navy organizational structure, acquisition processes, and capability development lifecycle.
- Solid understanding of US DoD funding and procurement cycles.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
- All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Prior U.S. military service or civilian experience.
- Leadership, management, and program management experience.
- Deep technical understanding of tactical communications, MANET, C5ISR, and U.S. Military tactical communications networks.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Home office environment
- Indoor air-conditioned facility
- Trade shows
- Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests and/or demonstrations in the field.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
- Lift equipment up to 50 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.
- Manage the movement of large suitcase size Pelican cases (i.e. travel, demos, etc.)
COMPENSATION
The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
NOTE - As a U.S. Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements are needed for some Engineering or R&D roles. This generally does NOT apply to International positions; only job postings for positions located in the U.S. Exceptions will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position.
All Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
Silvus is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
*Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies.
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