Senior BD Manager for Naval Cruise Missiles Strategy

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow our Navy/USMC cruise missile portfolio. You will identify, shape, and help capture opportunities, serving as the day-to-day face of Leidos to Navy and Marine Corps program offices, warfare centers, and requirements organizations, building relationships and pipeline insights.

You will work with capture, engineering, and pricing teams under the Kinetics Growth VP, coordinating engagement plans, CRM tracking, and win strategies to turn early

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years supporting DoD programs; Master's degree with 6+ years also qualifies.
• 3+ years in business development, capture management, or program management for complex technical programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of cruise missile or tactical missile technologies.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Navy/USMC cruise missile growth strategy in line with objectives.
• Identify, qualify, and shape opportunities from early engagement through RFP release.
• Build and maintain relationships across PEO U&W, NAVAIR, NAVSEA, NAWCWD, ONR, and OPNAV.
• Maintain Marine Corps relationships across MCSC, PEO Land Systems, CD&I, and related labs.
• Develop customer engagement plans, call plans, and record insights in CRM.
• Track Navy/USMC budgets and acquisition strategies to time opportunities.
• Gather competitive intelligence to inform bid/no-bid decisions.
• Identify and recruit teaming partners and suppliers for key domains.
• Support capture managers with win strategies and proposal reviews.
• Align IRAD investments with emerging requirements and participate in reviews.
• Represent Leidos at industry days and government forums.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comm.

Relationship building

Strategic opportunity development

Customer briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow our Navy/USMC cruise missile portfolio. You will identify, shape, and help capture opportunities, serving as the day-to-day face of Leidos to Navy and Marine Corps program offices, warfare centers, and requirements organizations, building relationships and pipeline insights.

You will work with capture, engineering, and pricing teams under the Kinetics Growth VP, coordinating engagement plans, CRM tracking, and win strategies to turn early