VP, UAS Growth & Special Programs

Socket.dev; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Disability and Life insurance

Professional development funds

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

AEVEX seeks a VP, Business Development Special Programs to drive revenue, pipeline, and market expansion in U.S. Government UAV programs.

You will cultivate relationships with USSOCOM, RCO, Big Safari, and related programs, translating requirements into strategic, technical, and commercial plans. You will lead capture management, proposal positioning, and strategic partnerships, guiding cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards across DoD and IC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressively increasing experience in the Federal government or industry equivalent.
• Established relationships within the Defense and Defense Adjacent Marketplace.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level briefings on pipeline health, market trends, and growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies across UAS, ISR, and advanced defense services.
• Lead capture management, proposal positioning, and win strategy development for priority programs.
• Establish and maintain senior relationships with government decision-makers and program offices.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable technical, programmatic, and commercial strategies.
• Oversee partnership, teaming, and subcontracting strategies to strengthen competitive positioning.

Skills

Security clearance

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Proposal strategy

Relationship management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

AEVEX seeks a VP, Business Development Special Programs to drive revenue, pipeline, and market expansion in U.S. Government UAV programs.

You will cultivate relationships with USSOCOM, RCO, Big Safari, and related programs, translating requirements into strategic, technical, and commercial plans. You will lead capture management, proposal positioning, and strategic partnerships, guiding cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards across DoD and IC