Senior Director, Business Development, ECC Vehicle

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Remote work within US

Job summary

Ladders, our client, seeks a Senior Director, Business Development, ECC Vehicle to drive growth in mobile command and control and edge computing for defense missions. You will lead capture strategy, nurture senior stakeholder relationships, and align roadmaps with evolving customer needs in a remote US-based role.

Responsibilities include strategic BD initiatives, program capture, and external representation in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with strong emphasis on DoD processes and

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of defense business development, program management, or acquisitions.
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and contracting.
• Experience with tactical vehicle platforms and mobile C2 systems.
• Active U.S. Secret clearance; Top Secret SCI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic BD initiatives for vehicle-based compute solutions.
• Identify new opportunities for mobile command and control capabilities.
• Lead capture efforts for defense programs with Portfolio Acquisition Executives.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to understand mission needs.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to align roadmaps with customer needs.
• Support proposal development and strategic planning activities.
• Represent vehicle systems at industry events and demonstrations.
• Contribute to performance tracking and strategic growth planning.

Skills

Defense BD

Program management

DoD processes

Vehicle systems

Stakeholder engagement

Proposal development

Communications

Security clearance

Fast-paced environment

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director, Business Development, ECC Vehicle to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space.

This role will drive strategic growth for mobile command and control and edge computing solutions that support mission-critical defense operations.

The selected candidate will lead capture strategy, build senior stakeholder relationships, and help align technical roadmaps with evolving customer needs.

This position also plays a key role in business performance tracking, proposal development, and external representation in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $220,000 – $292,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development initiatives for integrated vehicle-based compute solutions
• Identify new business opportunities for mobile command and control capabilities in tactical edge environments
• Lead capture efforts for vehicle-based defense programs, supporting Portfolio Acquisition Executives
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to understand mission needs
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to align technical roadmaps with customer requirements
• Support proposal development and strategic planning activities
• Represent the company’s vehicle systems at industry events and demonstrations
• Contribute to business performance tracking and strategic growth planning

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in defense business development, program management, or acquisitions
• Strong grasp of DoD acquisition processes and government contracting
• Experience with tactical vehicle platforms and mobile C2 systems
• Familiarity with DDIL operational environments and mobile command concepts
• Proven success in capturing defense programs, especially vehicle-based systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance required; Top Secret SCI preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
• Support for health, recovery, and future needs

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.