Hiring: Director Business Development Company: Leonardo DRS Location: Germantown, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:22:41 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Defense Industry, Program Management, Project Management, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •10+ years of business development experience Required Skills: •DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. •Business Unit: DRS RADA Technologies •Career Functional Area: Business Development •Schedule: 9/80 office schedule with regular travel (25% to 50%) •This is an excellent opportunity for a business development leader who thrives on building relationships, shaping market strategy, and translating customer needs into winning business plans. •Promote and foster continued business development opportunities with existing customers •Expand and grow the business base by developing new customer relationships •Actively facilitate and support company's short- and long-term strategic plan to meet or exceed bookings forecasts, under the direction of senior leadership Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience •Master's degree preferred •In-depth knowledge of U.S. contracting and budgeting processes •Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills •Strong planning, organization, project management, and time management abilities •Demonstrated ability to work through complex, ambiguous problems •Advanced knowledge of company products, markets, and technology •U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment. •Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only Compensation: •$168,507 - $227,484 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!