Director, USSOCOM Strategic Growth (Remote)

Motorola Solutions; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Silvus Technologies, a Motorola Solutions subsidiary, seeks a Director of Business Development for USSOCOM. You will drive multi-year capture efforts, build deep stakeholder relationships, and shape technical requirements to align with MN-MIMO offerings. The role offers remote work flexibility depending on location and requires strong DoD program experience.

The position reports to the Strategic Growth VP and may involve significant travel to engage with customers and partners across the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HS Diploma/GED with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of defense sales or business development experience, specifically USSOCOM.
• Proven track record of capturing complex, long-cycle DoD programs.
• Experience building relationships within USSOCOM and with prime contractors.
• Experience leading all phases of business capture (RFI/RFP, proposals, teaming).
• Understanding of DoD funding and procurement cycles.

Responsibilities

• Own the capture process for large-scale, multi-year SOCOM programs.
• Cultivate deep relationships with buying influences and program offices.
• Shape requirements with customers to align with Silvus MN-MIMO tech.
• Manage full lifecycle of long-cycle pursuits from horizon to award.
• Collaborate with Market Development Executive and Sales to land programs.
• Monitor market trends, competition, and funding priorities to inform strategy.
• Travel up to 25–50% as needed to engage customers.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Executive briefing

Capture management

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS Diploma/GED with 8+ years experience

Job description

Silvus Technologies, a Motorola Solutions subsidiary, seeks a Director of Business Development for USSOCOM. You will drive multi-year capture efforts, build deep stakeholder relationships, and shape technical requirements to align with MN-MIMO offerings. The role offers remote work flexibility depending on location and requires strong DoD program experience.

The position reports to the Strategic Growth VP and may involve significant travel to engage with customers and partners across the US.