VP of GOV Business Development

EVONA; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Equity participation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

EVONA seeks a VP of Government Business Development located in Hanover, New Hampshire. You'll lead growth in Defense, Space, and Intelligence markets by cultivating strategic relationships and shaping opportunities before requirements arise.

Your role will involve capturing funding opportunities and guiding internal teams to address mission needs. The position promises a strong executive salary and generous benefits as you help establish crucial cybersecurity capabilities for future operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in government BD or defense technology.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes.
• Experience with mission-critical technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute government growth strategy.
• Build relationships across DoD and IC.
• Lead capture efforts across strategic programs.

Skills

Government business development

Strategic relationship building

Capture management

Understanding of acquisition processes

Networking in Defense and Intelligence

Job description

VP, Government Business Development

Defense | Space | Intelligence Community

An emerging national security technology company is seeking a VP of Government Business Development to lead growth across Defense, Space, and Intelligence markets.

This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on building strategic government relationships, shaping opportunities before requirements are written, navigating complex acquisition pathways, and converting mission needs into funded programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute government growth strategy
• Build relationships across DoD, IC, Space, acquisition offices, primes, and integrators
• Lead capture efforts across OTAs, BAAs, SBIRs, prototypes, and strategic programs
• Shape opportunities early and build a qualified pipeline
• Guide certification, accreditation, and deployment strategies
• Act as the bridge between customer requirements and internal product teams

Ideal Background

• 10+ years in government BD, capture, defense technology, military, intelligence, or national security markets
• Strong understanding of government acquisition, funding, and procurement processes
• Experience selling or deploying mission‑critical technologies
• Existing network across Defense, Space, IC, cyber, communications, or ISR communities
• Proven ability to create and win opportunities before formal procurement begins

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a high‑growth technology company and help establish a new category of mission‑critical cybersecurity capability supporting the future of Defense, Space, and Intelligence operations.

Compensation

• Strong executive‑level salary
• Performance‑based bonus
• Equity participation
• Comprehensive benefits