Senior Business Development Leader – Wright Patterson AFB

SAIC; Ohio; Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Senior Business Development Leader to drive growth around Wright-Patterson AFB and the Dayton, OH market. You will own the WPAFB growth strategy, build senior-level relationships, and shape opportunities across AFMC, AFRL, RSO, and C2/ISR portfolios.

Collaborate with DAFRCO to push advances in C2/ISR capabilities and rapid acquisition programs. The role requires top-level defense BD experience, strong engagement with DoD customers, and a TS clearance with TS/SCI preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of defense-focused business development experience, including C2/ISR programs.
• Deep knowledge of AFMC, AFRL missions, structures, and acquisition strategies, including SAP program awareness.
• Active Top Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute a comprehensive WPAFB growth strategy spanning mission focused IT technologies, C2 modernization, and ISR systems integration
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior leaders across AFMC HQ, AFLCMC PAEs, AFRL, RSO, and C2/ISR program offices
• Identify, qualify, and manage a robust opportunity pipeline across defense IT, R&D, and multi-domain mission areas
• Shape requirements and acquisition strategies through early customer engagement
• Lead competitive assessments, price-to-win strategies, and proposal development
• Represent SAIC at key community events as a thought leader in C2, ISR, and mission focused IT technologies

Skills

C2 architectures

ISR data pipelines

Cloud

AI/ML

Zero Trust

IAM/PAM

SOC/SIEM/SOAR

Cybersecurity

DoD acquisition pathways

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP or CISM

Job description

Job ID 2618081-OTHLOC-100000740513112

Location

Remote Work, OH, US

Date Posted

2026-10-19

Category

Business Development

Subcategory

Business Dev

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required

Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_REMOTE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Business Development Leader to drive growth across the Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB) and Dayton, OH market. As a key member of our Air Force, Space & Intelligence Business Group, you will own the WPAFB growth strategy, build senior-level relationships, and shape opportunities across AFMC, AFLCMC, AFRL, the Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO), and C2/ISR mission portfolios. Candidates will work closely with the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (DAFRCO) to drive business focused on the strategic integration of advanced Command and Control (C2) and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) programs. This position supports rapid acquisition and exquisite capabilities and focuses on initiatives to grow SAIC’s presence within the DAFRCO systems that push the boundaries of modern defense capability.

What You'll Do

• Own and execute a comprehensive WPAFB growth strategy spanning mission focused IT technologies, C2 modernization, and ISR systems integration
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior leaders across AFMC HQ, AFLCMC PAEs, AFRL, RSO, and C2/ISR program offices
• Identify, qualify, and manage a robust opportunity pipeline across defense IT, R&D, and multi-domain mission areas
• Shape requirements and acquisition strategies through early customer engagement
• Lead competitive assessments, price-to-win strategies, and proposal development
• Represent SAIC at key community events as a thought leader in C2, ISR, and mission focused IT technologies

Qualifications

We are seeking a results-oriented, innovative, and collaborative leader with a proven track record of business development success. Candidates should demonstrate the following

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of defense-focused experience, including C2 and/or ISR programs; advanced degrees, CISSP, or CISM highly valued
• Deep knowledge of AFMC, AFRL missions, structures, and acquisition strategies, including SAP program awareness
• Technical fluency across Cloud, AI/ML, Zero Trust, IAM/PAM, SOC/SIEM/SOAR, cybersecurity, C2 architectures, and ISR data pipelines
• Strong command of DoD acquisition pathways — OTAs, CSOs, Software Acquisition Pathways, and BAAs
• Established, senior-level relationships across the WPAFB AOR and C2/ISR communities
• Active Top Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred

Why SAIC?

Join a team shaping the future of national defense at the intersection of enterprise technology, C2, ISR, and mission-critical innovation. If you're ready to make a lasting impact at one of the nation's most strategically important defense installations — we want to hear from you.

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.