Business Development Manager IV

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in San Diego, CA is seeking a Director of Adjacent Market Development for the GA-Energy Group. You will direct growth beyond DOE fusion programs, shaping opportunities in fusion-adjacent government and commercial spaces.

The role requires strategic leadership across complex programs and strong collaboration with stakeholders inside and outside GA. You will lead win-oriented proposals, manage stakeholder relationships, and guide long-term business development objectives while

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor or Master in business administration or related field with 13+ years in business development.
• Nine years managing business development activities; equivalent experience ok.
• Technical degree related to fusion science or engineering highly desired.
• Experience with DOE, National Labs, and DoD customers desired.
• Excellent verbal, writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of strategic business development plans for GA-Energy Group.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders to achieve growth and capture objectives.
• Advise senior leadership on customers, markets, and funding landscapes.
• Build relationships with US Government, industry, labs, and academia.
• Drive opportunity qualification, capture strategy, and proposal development.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Develop short and long-term objectives for the organization and consult with executives.
• Coordinate with MFE architects on opportunities intersecting fusion science.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Proposal development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration or related field

Technical degree in fusion science or engineering

Job description

56960BR

General Atomics

Job Summary:

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Adjacent Market Development within the GA-Energy Group. This position is located in San Diego, CA.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Business Development and is responsible for directing adjacent market development to diversify the existing customer base and solution offerings of the Energy Group. The position will focus on expanding the Energy Group business beyond its traditional Department of Energy (DOE) fusion programs, developing opportunities in fusion-adjacent government and commercial spaces. The Director will provide strategic leadership across complex, cross-functional initiatives, exercising influence and collaboration rather than direct supervisory authority. This role will:

• Lead development and execution of strategic business development plans aligned with GA-Energy Group objectives.

• Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders, including magnetic fusion energy leaders, engineering, programs, finance, and supply chain, to achieve growth and capture objectives.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insight on customers, markets, competitors, and funding landscapes.

• Build and sustain high-impact relationships with U.S. Government, industry, national laboratories, and academic partners.

• Champion a culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability in all business development activities.

• Drive disciplined opportunity qualification, capture strategy, and proposal development to improve win probability.

• Communicate complex technical and strategic concepts clearly to diverse internal and external audiences.

• Oversee the development and implementation of short and long-term objectives for the supported organization(s) and may consult with executive management to develop and implement current, annual, and long-term business development objectives for the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for strategic development of adjacent markets within US and international governments and industry. Experience with DOE business development is welcome, but the role focus is to shape and capture programs in fusion energy adjacent spaces outside of the DOE.

• Identify and develop fusion-adjacent and cross-sector opportunities that leverage Energy Group capabilities outside the core fusion program portfolio.

• Target markets may include advanced nuclear technologies, high-power RF and microwave systems, particle beams and accelerators, advanced materials, neutron sources and testing, defense applications, and other emerging energy and national-security markets that leverage Energy Group capabilities.

• Coordinate with Magnetic Fusion Energy (MFE) Technical Solutions Architects where opportunities intersect with fusion science, fusion technology development, or MFE strategic partnerships.

• Contribute to Energy Group strategic planning, providing knowledge of customers, markets, and federal and commercial funding opportunities.

• Direct the assessment of potential business opportunities through activities such as market and economic analysis, monitoring competitive activity and identifying customer needs.

• Direct and influence the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract(s).

• Grasp technical concepts and differentiators quickly to drive negotiations and develop winning offerings.

• Understand and represent company objectives in technology and stakeholder forums that include government sponsors and industry executives.

• Build winning teams among industry, national laboratories, and universities for advanced energy technologies.

• Support division growth from R&D to product maturation in the areas of advanced energy technologies.

• Provides leadership and guidance in implementing new and revised strategic objectives and acts as a liaison with other organizations and affiliates.

• Represents the organization(s) with customers and potential customers, both domestic and foreign, and business and non-business communities on significant matters.

• Act as the primary contact for high level business development activities. Lead progress review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance and to disseminate information on a continuous basis to all pertinent parties concerning the fulfillment of project goals and objectives.

• Ensure business leadership and excellence is maintained by directing the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.

• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job ID#:

56960BR

Job Category:

Business Development

Travel Percentage Required:

25% - 50%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

California

Clearance Level:

DOE - Q

Pay Range Low:

140,900

City:

San Diego

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Pay Range High:

257,233

Recruitment Posting Title:

Director, Adjacent Market Development for Advanced Energy Technologies

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelors or Masters in business administration or a related field and thirteen or more years of progressively complex experience in business development with at least nine years managing business development activities. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

• A technical degree relevant to fusion science or engineering is highly desired.

• Experience with Department of Energy, National Labs, and Department of Defense customers, as well as the commercial fusion companies & ecosystem is desired.

• Specific experience working with the military lab community and agencies is desired, such as ARL, NRL, ONR, AFRL, DARPA, and DIU.

• Must demonstrate detailed and extensive expertise and application of business development principles and concepts, and practice as well as comprehensive project management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.

• Must possess the ability to resolve unusually complex problems; serve as spokesperson on projects.

• Excellent verbal, writing and presentation skills.

• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.

• US Citizenship is required as is the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Q Security Clearance.

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Experience Level:

Management

Relocation Assistance Provided?

Yes

Workstyle:

Onsite

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.