Vice President – Strategy and Business Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Accountable for spearheading the formulation of the company's strategic direction and overseeing enterprise business development operations.

• Act as the company's representative in the M&A and strategic alliance sectors.

• Enhance the brand image in collaboration with the marketing and communications team.

• Collaborate with the CEO and executive leadership team to design and implement the long-term growth strategy for the enterprise.

• Direct the annual strategic planning process, ensuring that corporate goals align with market prospects and business priorities.

• Create actionable growth strategies that ensure the company's long-term success in the defense and federal sectors.

• Oversee and continually enhance business development operations, providing essential support to business development teams.

• Serve as the executive lead for CRM administration, governance, and optimization efforts.

• Engage directly with CRM and related systems to enhance data integrity, pipeline transparency, and operational effectiveness.

• Conduct internal and external market research to pinpoint emerging opportunities and customer needs.

• Compile executive-level reports, presentations, and strategic briefings for the CEO and Board of Directors.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Public Policy, Defense Studies, or a related area.

• Over 12 years of progressive leadership experience in strategy, business development, capture management, corporate development, or executive leadership within the defense, aerospace, or government contracting sectors.

• Proven track record in leading enterprise strategic planning and business growth initiatives.

• Experience in facilitating mergers and acquisitions, including market evaluations, due diligence, and integration planning.

• Strong grasp of federal acquisition processes, Department of Defense entities, and government contracting.

• Familiarity with business development customer relationship management (CRM) and capture management systems.

• Demonstrated capability in developing presentations and reports for executive and Board-level audiences.

• Outstanding analytical, communication, and presentation skills tailored for executive settings.

• An MBA or equivalent qualification in a relevant field is preferred.

• Experience with private equity-backed organizations.

• Background in supporting rapid organizational growth and transformation.

• Previous military experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

• Company Paid Life and AD&D

• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts

• Legal & ID Shield Services

• 401k with Company Match

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO)