Intellisense Systems, Inc. is a privately held company with a proven track record of developing and deploying innovative products that successfully operate in the most extreme environments.  We are a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission-critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace, defense, and commercial markets.  We design, develop, and manufacture advanced products for airborne, ground, maritime, and emerging market applications.

We are seeking a Director, Business Development. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic “hands-on, get-it-done” individual to contribute to the development of business of the highest importance to the future growth of the Corporation. The Director, Business Development will report to the Corporate Vice President, Business Development and be responsible for all aspects of the business development/capture lifecycle, from opportunity creation/ identification through to award, including customer relationship, opportunity identification, proposal generation and overall customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will be an experienced professional that drives business growth across the Corporation focusing on a military service branch and associated Tier 1 system integrators. The successful candidate will present a proven track record of action management of technically complex programs and engineering tasks, which are essential skills for developing business utilizing cutting edge technologies. The candidate must quickly assume leadership responsibility for capturing large military programs as well as their eventual successful transition to program execution.

This is an on-site role located in Torrance, CA.

As Director, Business Development, Your Responsibilities Are:

Identification and capture of new business including Small Business Innovation Research transition with focus on year over year revenue growth.
Actively participate in the identification and process of potential business opportunities to align with Intellisense growth strategy
Support strategic, long-range planning, market analysis and forecast data for DoD sector. Demonstrate a history of Identification and capture of new military and defense business opportunities, including relevant Small Business Innovation Research with focus on year over year revenue growth
Lead capture and proposal team activities with a focus on customer requirements and budget, competitive intelligence and price-to-win analyses
Conduct customer engagements and customer call planning with the purpose of establishing critical trust with senior leaders of assigned military service(s) and Primes
Identification of strategic alliances, teammates and partners for key pursuit opportunities
Participate in relevant trade shows, industry days and seminars to stay abreast of customer strategies, goals and objectives
Lead capture and proposal writing activities with a focus on customer requirements, program management planning and budget, competitive intelligence and price-to-win analyses – how we win and why us
Identify and pursue opportunities for Foreign Military Sales or DCS of existing products in compliance with current ITAR and US Export restrictions
Will be required to travel up to 50%

What You’ll Bring:

A minimum of an Engineering bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or similar with 7+ years' experience in engineering
5+ years’ experience in Business Development with demonstrated results. Program management experience for avionics programs/systems
Practical understanding of technology transitioning, product/market development, and marketing/product planning for US military applications
Knowledge of conducting and directing competitive product analysis using market research techniques and a solid technical understanding of service/agency needs and requirements
Must have superior proposal development/writing and basic contracting/negotiation skills
Strong leadership skills, excellent communication (presentation, written, and verbal), and relationship building skills. Good problem-solving ability to work with a diverse work force
Relevant experience in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) a plus
Business degree is a plus
U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be willing and able to obtain a Security Clearance or have active Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with AF and/or NAVAIR Programs and Platforms
Former pilot is a plus
Advanced degree is a plus
Military veteran is a plus

What You Can Expect:

The freedom to take risks, to innovate, and to be rewarded
The ability to deliver products that are continually recognized as industry disruptors
A partnership with leadership that approaches tasks and requests with urgency

Pay Range:

$150,000-$215,000 + quarterly bonus

However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits:

4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
10 paid holidays
401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
Multiple options for Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance plans
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum qualifying grade)
100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance

The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. We are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.

With an immediate 40-hours of paid time off and 100% 401(k) matching up to 4% of your annual salary without a vesting period, we recognize that employees are our greatest resource and that finding the right individuals will make our company even better.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by phone at 424-319-7813 or by email at HRSupport@intellisenesinc.com

Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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