Senior Defense BD Leader — Remote, TS/SCI Ready

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

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.