Leader of Business Development– Millennium Space Systems
Company:
Millennium Space Systems
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.
Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.
**Job Summary: **
Internal Millennium job title: Vice President, Business Development. As the Company’s Vice President, Business Development, you will lead the development and execution of Millennium’s growth strategy. Owning the integration of business development, strategic planning, campaign execution, and proposal delivery across the enterprise.
This role operates at the intersection of market insight, strategy, and execution. You will shape where the company competes, how it differentiates, and how it invests to win, translating strategic priorities into executable campaigns that drive measurable growth.
You will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to define and refine the company’s long-range strategy, while leading cross-functional teams to pursue and win high-value opportunities in support of national security space missions.
In addition, you will play a key role in influencing the company’s CRAD and IRAD investments, ensuring alignment between internal R&D, customer demand signals, and future mission needs. You will partner closely with Engineering and Global Supply Chain leadership to identify, develop, invest in, or acquire critical capabilities that enhance Millennium’s competitive position and enable scalable growth.
This position's internal job code is Marketing & Sales Rep. Our team is currently hiring for a level M.
Position Responsibilities:
Lead the Business Development team. Serve as the direct reporting line for the Business Development function, with the entire BD team reporting to you. Recruit, mentor, and develop the BD workforce (campaign leaders, capture managers, proposal managers, cross-functional team members) to match company growth
Lead campaigns and capture. Engage with customers to understand and shape missions, architectures, requirements, standards, and other relevant information. Develop, execute, and win campaigns. Develop win strategies, recommend investments, partner with industry teammates, and streamline and execute campaign and capture processes. Lead proposal development through submittal and follow-through to Authority to Proceed (ATP) milestone
Lead Business Development operations. Spearhead gate reviews to include interest in pursuit, bid or no bid review, and approval for submitting proposal. Identify and maintain new business pipeline to support business objectives. Manage indirect budgets to include Long Range Marketing and Bid and Proposal budgets. Forecast staffing and facility demand from firm and non-firm business and share with relevant stakeholders. Perform market and budget analysis. Streamline and execute BD operations processes
Lead customer, industry, and teammate engagements. Support customer, industry, and teammate visits and events. Develop talking points for customer, industry, and teammate engagements. Develop tailored presentations for customer, industry, and teammate engagements leading to actionable outcomes. Share relevant engagement information and actions with the workforce
As a member of the company Leadership Team, support the CEO on company initiatives as required such as strategy development, long range business plan development, legislative affairs activities, government operations activities, company contributions activities, and other interfacing and outreaching with Boeing leaders, plans, processes, and reviews. Provide strategic input into CRAD and IRAD investments, aligning internal R&D to customer needs and future mission architectures
Partner with Global Supply Chain leadership to identify capability gaps and opportunities across the value chain
Inform decisions on make, buy, invest, or acquire strategies to strengthen mission delivery and competitive advantage
Align supplier strategy, vertical integration, and strategic sourcing with campaign priorities
Support evaluation of strategic partnerships, IRAD co-investments, and potential acquisitions led by the Boeing company
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering and/or a Technical discipline
Minimum of 6 years of experience in new business development, capture, and proposal authoring
Experience in preparing and presenting executive-level briefings
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree or higher
Experience interfacing with the US government
Capture and proposal experience bidding to the DoD and/or Intelligence Community as a prime offeror
12+ years of engineering experience with Spacecraft and/or Space Vehicle Payloads
Experience leading dedicated and/or matrixed teams in accomplishing project, program, or proposal objectives
12+ years of work-related experience with at least 8+ years of capture and proposal experience
Specific experience with design, development, and/or operations of space vehicle
Demonstrated experience leading DoD proposals and/or Intelligence
Conflict of Interest:** **
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:** **
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
**Total Rewards: **
At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range:_** **_Level M: $204,850 - $301,250
Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance:
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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