Business Development Specialist

Oceaneering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering is seeking a seasoned professional to drive growth in aerospace and defense space markets. You will leverage existing capabilities, engage with key decision makers, and manage the Space Systems CRM pipeline within the Adtech framework to project future growth.

The role requires a strong background in engineering or program management, with BD experience and proven relationship-building across the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• 7 years in the aerospace industry; background in engineering or program management; supply chain roles acceptable if hardware buyer within a prime.
• 3 years supporting business development activities such as proposal writing, capture management, pipeline development.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with key decision makers within the aerospace industry.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Understand current core organizational capabilities and performance history to leverage into broader opportunities.
• Target federal civil (e.g., NASA), commercial (low earth orbit), and DoD space markets for growth and expansion.
• Manage Space Systems CRM pipeline, business planning metrics, and future organizational growth projections within the Adtech segment.

Skills

Aerospace industry experience

Engineering/PM background

Business development experience

Stakeholder relationships

US Citizenship

Job description

Job Description

Set your course with Oceaneering, the global leader in cutting-edge technology across energy, defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment. Here, we don’t just recognize your innovative contributions—we celebrate them. Connect your skills and determination with the forefront of applied technology and thrive on solving pressing challenges. You’re not just starting a job; you’re defining a unique career journey. So, if your prepared to soar to new heights and create significant advancements, the future you’ve envisioned is ready and waiting with us.

Job Description

Set your course with Oceaneering, the global leader in cutting-edge technology across energy, defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment. Here, we don’t just recognize your innovative contributions—we celebrate them. Connect your skills and determination with the forefront of applied technology and thrive on solving pressing challenges. You’re not just starting a job; you’re defining a unique career journey. So, if your prepared to soar to new heights and create significant advancements, the future you’ve envisioned is ready and waiting with us.

Responsibilities

This role is a great fit for someone who thrives in an environment where they can establish a thorough understanding of current core organizational capabilities and performance history to leverage those into broader opportunities. In this instance, you would target federal civil (eg NASA), commercial (low earth orbit), and DoD space markets for growth and expansion. You will also operate within the Aerospace & Defense Technologies (Adtech) Segment marketing and business development framework including the management of Space Systems Customer Relationship Management (CRM) pipeline opportunities, associated business planning metrics, and future organizational growth projections.

Qualifications

• 7 years in the aerospace industry. Required background is in engineering or program management. Supply chain management roles are acceptable, especially if operating as a hardware buyer within a prime.
• 3 years supporting business development activities, such as proposal writing, capture management, pipeline development, etc. (Note: I intend this to mean that they probably supported BD while they were a PM or technical person, not that they have three years fully focused on these things)
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with key decision makers within the aerospace industry (Note: this doesn’t have to be in the context of BD. It could be building relationships upwards at a customer, networking for jobs, being on an industry board, etc.)
• US Citizenship

Preferred

• Experience with Shipley and/or Miller Heimann
• FAR/DFAR knowledge
• Security clearance

Career Development

In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers. Every month, hundreds of employees are provided training, Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised. Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

• Lift up to 20 pounds
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching
• Lift up to 10 pounds repeatedly
• Standing
• Repetitive movements of arms and hands
• Sit with back supported