Strategic Defense & Space BD Leader

EVONA; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to accelerate growth across US Government and commercial aerospace customers. You will expand EVONA's presence in defense and national security, build strategic relationships, generate new opportunities, and contribute to the overall growth strategy of the organization.

The ideal candidate thrives in a lean environment, enjoys building momentum, and will play a visible role in EVONA's growth as an innovative defense/space technology

Qualifications

• Proven success selling within defense, aerospace, national security, or government technology markets.
• Strong network across DoD, IC, Space Force, MDA, defense contractors, or adjacent organizations.
• Background in space systems, digital twins, autonomy, mission engineering, simulation, software, or advanced technologies preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grow strategic customer relationships across defense, intelligence, and aerospace organizations.
• Develop new pipeline opportunities and execute account growth plans.
• Drive customer engagement from initial discussions through contract award.
• Collaborate with leadership on market strategy and BD initiatives.
• Support capture activities and proposal development where required.
• Gather customer feedback and translate market needs into actionable insights for product teams.
• Attend industry events and maintain a strong presence within the defense and space community.
• Deliver accurate revenue forecasting and opportunity management.

Skills

Business development

DoD landscape

Strategic partnerships

Sales pipeline

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

EVONA is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to accelerate growth across US Government and commercial aerospace customers. You will expand EVONA's presence in defense and national security, build strategic relationships, generate new opportunities, and contribute to the overall growth strategy of the organization.

The ideal candidate thrives in a lean environment, enjoys building momentum, and will play a visible role in EVONA's growth as an innovative defense/space technology