Global Defense International BD Director

Castelion Corporation; Torrance, Washington (CA, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion seeks a results-driven Director of International Business Development to lead our global growth strategy for Blackbeard, a hypersonic boost-glide weapon. You will own international market expansion, strategic partnerships, and defense sales—focusing on INDOPACOM, CENTCOM, and EUCOM—with travel 2–3 weeks per month.

You will navigate complex government procurement, develop international sales infrastructure, and build relationships with foreign military leaders and procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, international relations, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in international business development, defense sales, or government affairs.
• Proven success in long-cycle strategic defense sales with multiple government/military stakeholders.
• Experience engaging foreign defense ministries, military leadership, procurement authorities, or international government agencies.
• Strong understanding of international defense acquisition and geopolitical considerations.
• Ability to develop strategic partnerships, negotiate agreements, and advance opportunities.
• Executive communication, negotiation, and independent decision-making skills.
• Valid US Passport.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Castelion’s international business development strategy focusing on INDOPACOM, CENTCOM, and EUCOM.
• Identify and capture international sales opportunities for Blackbeard and future Castelion capabilities.
• Establish relationships with foreign military leaders, defense ministries, procurement authorities, and government decision-makers.
• Lead complex, long-cycle defense sales involving military, political, regulatory, and commercial stakeholders.
• Navigate Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) processes including engagement with U.S. and foreign government agencies.
• Develop and negotiate foreign co-development, procurement, maintenance, and sustainment agreements.
• Evaluate and select foreign trading houses, local representatives, and strategic partners to support market access and execution.
• Represent Castelion in senior-level engagements with foreign governments, military delegations, and defense industry partners.
• Ensure compliance with export-control regulations, international trade requirements, and government contracting policies.
• Travel internationally 2–3 weeks per month, with periodic visits to Los Angeles headquarters.

Skills

International business

Defense sales

Government affairs

Strategic partnerships

Executive communication

US passport

Foreign military liaison

Security clearance

Budget/navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FMS/DCS

Export compliance

Job description

Castelion seeks a results-driven Director of International Business Development to lead our global growth strategy for Blackbeard, a hypersonic boost-glide weapon. You will own international market expansion, strategic partnerships, and defense sales—focusing on INDOPACOM, CENTCOM, and EUCOM—with travel 2–3 weeks per month.

You will navigate complex government procurement, develop international sales infrastructure, and build relationships with foreign military leaders and procurement