Director Business Development Airborne ISR Products at Young Community Developers

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

195000.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business development, Market analysis, Strategic planning, Customer relationship management, Capture management, Proposal development, Export control compliance, Defense procurement, Technical writing, Salesforce CRM, Leadership, Cross-functional team management, Government contracting, Aerospace industry knowledge, Communication skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

About DZYNE DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready. We’re growing fast and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you’ll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member’s success. Ready to do work that matters? Join us! Position Title: Director, Business Development, Airborne Long Endurance UAS Products Location: Remote w/ travel up to 50% Work Arrangement: Full-time Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Business Development for Airborne Long Endurance UAS products to lead strategic growth initiatives across domestic and international defense and commercial markets. This individual will identify, shape, and secure new business opportunities while cultivating strong relationships with key government agencies, military organizations, foreign partners, and commercial stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep domain knowledge, a strong customer network, and proven success driving revenue in complex technical markets, with a thorough understanding of export controls, compliance regulations, and global defense procurement environments. Required Duties and Responsibilities: Market Analysis and Strategy Development: * Conduct in‑depth market research to identify emerging opportunities across defense, government, and commercial sectors. * Develop and execute comprehensive domestic and international business development strategies aligned with company goals and market trends. * Evaluate competitor activity and market dynamics to identify areas of differentiation and advantage. Customer Relationship Management: * Build and maintain strong relationships with senior decision‑makers within DoD, foreign militaries, government agencies, and commercial organizations. * Engage regularly with customer stakeholders to understand requirements, challenges, and future procurement plans. * Identify and pursue additional opportunities within existing accounts to drive long‑term growth. Opportunity Capture and Proposal Development: * Lead capture efforts to qualify opportunities, shape requirements, develop winning strategies, and identify teaming partners. * Oversee the creation of compliant, competitive proposals, ensuring technical accuracy, pricing alignment, and customer relevance. * Manage the proposal lifecycle, including technical writing, cost development, and adherence to government regulations. Business Development Activities: * Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, conferences, and customer engagements. * Manage the Long Endurance Airborne Platform demonstration team, including planning and executing domestic and international demos. * Conduct customer briefings and capability presentations to highlight company solutions. * Develop and execute targeted marketing campaigns to raise awareness of company products and capabilities. Compliance and Export Controls: * Ensure strict adherence to international export control laws, licensing requirements, and compliance procedures. * Oversee required export licensing activities for defense technologies and products. * Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of evolving export control regulations. Required Skills/Qualifications: * Deep understanding of domestic and international defense markets, government agencies, and commercial aerospace sectors. * Proven track record of success in developing and winning business with DoD, foreign militaries, and government organizations. * Exceptional ability to build strong relationships with senior military, government, and commercial officials. * Demonstrated capability in developing and executing strategic business development plans. * Expertise in export control regulations and compliance processes. * Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and cross‑functional efforts. * Experience in technical and proposal writing. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong team orientation. Preferred Skills/Qualifications: * Experience working with airborne ISR platforms, unmanned systems, sensors, and communication architectures. * Established network within USSOCOM, Service Components, Intelligence Community organizations, and key international defense customers. * Proven success leading complex capture efforts for multimillion‑dollar defense contracts. * Familiarity with FMS, DCS, ITAR, and international defense procurement pathways. * Ability to integrate technical, operational, and financial considerations into winning capture strategies. * Experience supporting or managing flight demonstrations, customer evaluations, and capability assessments. * Background in aviation, aerospace engineering, special operations, or signals intelligence (SIGINT) programs is highly beneficial. * Prior military service or government acquisition experience preferred. Education: * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. * Minimum 7 years of sales or business development experience in domestic and international defense, government, or commercial markets. * Knowledge of government and commercial contracting regulations and procedures. * High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, Salesforce CRM, and industry‑standard productivity tools. * Ability to work non‑standard hours, including evenings and weekends, as required. Clearance Level Required: Secret Travel Required: Must be capable of travel up to 50% of the time Working Conditions: The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: * Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs. * Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work. Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship. Salary: $180,000-$195,000 annually Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus. Benefits: Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package. Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting. DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. #LI-REMOTE

Responsibilities

The Director of Business Development will lead strategic growth initiatives for airborne long endurance UAS products across domestic and international defense markets. Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, managing capture efforts, and cultivating relationships with key government and commercial stakeholders.