Business Development Executive - Aerospace & Defense

DXC Technology Inc.; Elkridge (MD); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

DXC Technology Inc. seeks a Business Development Executive to drive account growth in Aerospace and Defense, managing end-to-end engagement from qualification to close. You will partner with clients, hyperscalers and ecosystem partners to craft differentiated, multi-year transformations.

You bring 10+ years of enterprise sales, a deep understanding of how defense customers buy, and the ability to navigate ITAR and regulated environments while advancing key strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise sales experience with a focus on Aerospace and Defense.
• Proven track record growing A&D accounts and closing multi-year services deals.
• Experience selling digital engineering, cloud, data, cybersecurity or related tech.

Responsibilities

• Own Aerospace and Defense growth, Pipeline, bookings and revenue.
• Build strategy and expansion across OEMs, primes, and suppliers.
• Lead large, cross-functional capture pursuits and complex proposals.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Aerospace and Defense

Executive relationship management

Capture strategies

Long-cycle sales

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or pursuit training

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Salesforce

ServiceNow

Workday

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Description:DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about howLocation: Remote – Washington, DC. Candidates within 25 miles of a DXC office are required to work on-site 2 days per week.Security Clearance: Secret PreferredOverview: As a Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for driving account growth and developing strategic opportunities with existing and new clients. Your role involves understanding customer missions, delivering solutions, and managing the end-to-end customer engagement process.You have spent years selling Aerospace and Defense, and you want to own the market, not inherit a small slice of someone else’s territory. You want to walk into a defense prime, aerospace OEM, or supplier and be the person who opens the door, shapes the opportunity, builds the strategy, and closes the deal.You understand how this industry buys. You know the difference between program leadership and procurement. You are comfortable with long sales cycles, complex compliance environments, and pursuits that take months and require strategy, technical understanding, and executive relationship management.If that sounds like you, this role was built for you.What You Will Be Accountable ForYou will own Aerospace and Defense growth. That includes pipeline, bookings, and revenue. You will build the strategy and execute it, expanding DXC’s presence across aerospace OEMs, defense primes, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and the broader ecosystem that supports them.You will lead large, complex initiatives across digital engineering, application modernization, data and AI, cloud transformation, and enterprise platforms. You will be involved from qualification through the win strategy, proposal, negotiation, and close.After the deal closes, you will stay engaged to ensure a smooth transition to delivery and continued account growth.On the Federal and Public Sector side, you will apply your experience working in regulated environments. If you have worked on IDIQs, task orders, or long-cycle pursuits, you will understand how to navigate this environment and position DXC for success.You will build executive relationships with clients and partners. Not surface-level relationships, but trusted relationships where clients involve you early in their planning and transformation initiatives. You will also work closely with hyperscalers, software partners, and Aerospace and Defense ecosystem partners to build differentiated solutions.You will maintain strong pipeline discipline, accurate forecasting, and clear win strategies aligned to DXC growth priorities.What You Are SellingYou will sell large-scale digital transformation programs, including consulting, enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Workday, and Microsoft Dynamics, application modernization, digital engineering, cloud and platform transformation, cybersecurity, and Data and AI solutions, supported by DXC’s global consulting, engineering, and delivery organization.This is not a point solution sales role. This role focuses on enterprise transformation programs and multi-year-old services engagements.What You Bring10 or more years of enterprise sales experience with a strong focus on Aerospace and DefenseProven track record growing Aerospace and Defense accounts and closing complex multi-year services and transformation dealsExperience selling digital engineering, cloud, data, cybersecurity, or other mission-critical technology solutionsStrong understanding of how Aerospace and Defense organizations buy, including program structures, buying centers, capture processes, and long-cycle sales motionsExperience working with U.S. Federal, Department of Defense, or defense-related clientsFamiliarity with regulated environments, including ITAR, export controls, and secure delivery requirementsExperience supporting programs that require security clearancesFamiliarity with FAR, DFARS, IDIQs, GWACs, and capture methodologyBachelor’s degree in business, engineering, technology, or equivalent experienceAdditional qualifications that are valuedMBA, MS, or formal pursuit training such as Shipley, TAS, or Miller HeimanExperience working with defense primes, aerospace OEMs, or federal system integratorsExperience leading large capture pursuits and complex proposal effortsExperience partnering with hyperscalers or enterprise software providers on joint pursuitsClearance and eligibility requirementsActive DoD Secret Clearance or eligible to be requiredCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorshipCompensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $95,900 - $178,100.Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.If you are an applicant from the United States, Guam, or Puerto RicoDXC Technology Company (DXC) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. View postings below.We participate in E-Verify. In addition to the posters already identified, DXC provides access to prospective employees for the Federal Minimum Wage Poster, Federal Polygraph Protection Act Poster as well as any state or locality specific applicant posters. To access the postings in the link below, select your state to view all applicable federal, state and locality postings. Postings are available in English, and in Spanish, where required. 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