Senior Aerospace Business Development Lead (Remote)

Oceaneering; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering seeks a Business Development Specialist in Houston, TX, to drive the full BD cycle across OSS capabilities and adjacent markets. The role balances strategic planning, market analysis, and proactive pursuit management, coordinating with Space Systems and other divisions to maximize opportunities.

The ideal candidate has deep aerospace experience, BD in FAR/DFAR environments, and a proven ability to build high-level relationships while traveling domestically as needed.

Qualifications

• 7 years within aerospace experience or equivalent (engineering/program management).
• 3 years supporting BD efforts in FAR/DFAR environments (proposal writing, estimating, pipeline development, capture management, or contract review).
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse project teams through engagement and influence.

Responsibilities

• Support executive strategy for the business unit through market recommendations, based on industry insights and customer feedback.
• Oversee marketing and communications to reach the right audience with tailored messaging; identify potential event sponsorships.
• Identify, prioritize, and qualify pursuits through the OSS process to diversify the portfolio.
• Use MS Dynamics CRM and Power BI to manage OSS reporting, data integrity, and visibility into opportunity projections.
• Collaborate across Space Systems and other divisions to coordinate new business activities and optimize resource utilization.
• Engage in space industry conferences, from selection to follow-up with key contacts to support marketing efforts.
• Assist with RFI/RFP responses and proposal writing as needed.

Skills

Aerospace experience

BD / capture management

Proposal writing

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

US Citizenship

Tools

MS Dynamics

Job description

Oceaneering seeks a Business Development Specialist in Houston, TX, to drive the full BD cycle across OSS capabilities and adjacent markets. The role balances strategic planning, market analysis, and proactive pursuit management, coordinating with Space Systems and other divisions to maximize opportunities.

The ideal candidate has deep aerospace experience, BD in FAR/DFAR environments, and a proven ability to build high-level relationships while traveling domestically as needed.