Director of Defense Market Growth

L.V. Enterprises; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

L.V. Enterprises is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead growth initiatives in the U.S. defense market.

The role requires navigating the defense acquisition environment, building relationships with senior military and government decision-makers, and translating requirements into long-term opportunities. The position focuses on expanding market presence across multiple branches, commands, and acquisition organizations with emphasis on new programs and partnerships.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of business development, strategic sales, or capture experience in the U.S. defense market.
• Established relationships with military decision-makers, acquisition offices, and defense stakeholders.
• Experience selling or positioning defense technology and mission-critical solutions to government customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategies across the DoD and defense organizations.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with USAF, Navy, Marines, SOCOM and other units.
• Build a pipeline of opportunities involving advanced defense technologies and systems.
• Engage with senior military and government stakeholders to shape requirements and opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and executive teams through capture to award.

Skills

Defense BD

Military relations

Capture management

Strategic selling

Executive communication

Travel flexibility

DoD procurement

Job description

L.V. Enterprises is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead growth initiatives in the U.S. defense market.

The role requires navigating the defense acquisition environment, building relationships with senior military and government decision-makers, and translating requirements into long-term opportunities. The position focuses on expanding market presence across multiple branches, commands, and acquisition organizations with emphasis on new programs and partnerships.