Strategic BD Lead, SOF Defense Networks (Remote)

SES Space & DEFENSE; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SES Space & Defense is seeking a Senior Manager for Defense Networks in Reston, VA, to lead engagement with USSOCOM and SOF partners. You’ll shape growth strategies, qualify opportunities, and coordinate across engineering, product, and capture teams to win complex DoD programs.

You'll build executive relationships, lead multi-team pursuits, and represent the company at conferences and customer forums, driving mission-focused capabilities in secure communications and space-enabled solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Proven success in defense, aerospace, or government technology sectors.
• Experience with USSOCOM or DoD acquisition processes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and win new business opportunities with USSOCOM and the SOF enterprise.
• Develop growth strategies and maintain a qualified pipeline.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to align proposals with missions.
• Represent SES Space & Defense at SOF events and brief executives.

Skills

Executive relationships

Strategic sales

Capture management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, International Relations, Political Science, or related field

Job description

SES Space & Defense is seeking a Senior Manager for Defense Networks in Reston, VA, to lead engagement with USSOCOM and SOF partners. You’ll shape growth strategies, qualify opportunities, and coordinate across engineering, product, and capture teams to win complex DoD programs.

You'll build executive relationships, lead multi-team pursuits, and represent the company at conferences and customer forums, driving mission-focused capabilities in secure communications and space-enabled solutions.