Vice President of Business Development

Vice President of Business Development Huntsville AL Who We Are Aurex is a mission focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems we design test and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield ready capability Born in Huntsville and built for speed Aurex brings together aerospace veterans combat tested operators and forward leaning technologists to solve problems that matter fast We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision clarity and zero tolerance for fluff Position Overview Aurex is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to lead strategic growth across US Department of Defense and national security markets This role will be responsible for expanding Aurexs customer base market presence and portfolio of opportunities across existing and new customers The Vice President will identify customer needs shape opportunities build strategic relationships manage the business development pipeline and lead major capture efforts from early qualification through proposal and award This position will partner closely with executive program and technical leadership to position Aurexs capabilities and expertise against emerging customer priorities Expected travel Approximately 2050 Key Responsibilities Develop and execute business development strategies across targeted defense and national security marketsIdentify qualify prioritize and shape strategic opportunitiesMaintain ownership of the opportunity pipeline growth forecasts and major pursuitsBuild and maintain senior level relationships with government customers industry partners and key stakeholdersLead capture strategies including customer engagement competitive positioning teaming pricing strategy and win themesProvide direct leadership throughout proposal strategy development review and deliveryConduct customer competitor business case and price to win analysesIdentify and manage strategic teaming partners and suppliersMonitor defense priorities budgets acquisition strategies and market trendsPartner with executive leadership on corporate strategy investments and market expansionLead cross functional capture teams across technical program contracts finance and operations functionsRepresent Aurex in customer presentations industry organizations conferences and panelsMentor business development and capture professionals and promote consistent capture practices across the organizationBasic Qualifications BS degree in Engineering Business or a related field15 years of aerospace defense intelligence or related federal market experienceDemonstrated success developing and executing growth and capture strategiesEstablished senior level relationships within relevant DoD organizations and the defense industrial baseStrong knowledge of DoD organizations missions acquisition approaches budgeting and competitive procurement processesSuccessful track record leading major capture and proposal effortsExperience managing opportunity pipelines across multiple customersExperience developing customer call plans competitive assessments teaming strategies and probability of win evaluationsExperience with space missile hypersonics or related advanced defense programsAbility to communicate complex technical capabilities to executive acquisition and technical audiencesDemonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams and operate independentlyCurrent and active Secret clearance with eligibility for upgradePreferred Qualifications Significant experience with organizations such as the US Space Force US Air Force Missile Defense Agency DARPA or other DoD componentsExtensive experience leading successful DoD capture and proposal effortsStrong technical understanding of space missile hypersonic or related defense technologiesExperience in senior program portfolio or business development leadership rolesExperience transitioning prototypes or emerging technologies into production or Programs of RecordExperience with program planning budgeting workforce planning and risk managementMS in a relevant field or MBA20 years of aerospace and defense experienceCurrent and active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCIHow You Will Be Rewarded The salary range for this role is 225000 250000 annually We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary Compensation is determined by the candidates work experience education training and relevant skills We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees health well being and professional growth Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer It prohibits discrimination retaliation or any type of harassment on the basis of race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status citizenship immigration status or any other legally protected status in employment including in hiring firing and recruiting decisions All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex There may be limited circumstances in which a law regulation executive order or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law regulation executive order or government contractual obligation For all other positions Aurex does not consider an applicants citizenship but only requires the applicant to be authorized to work lawfully in the United States If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the US government to access export controlled items any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment which is separate from the I 9 process for that specific position A background check will be required prior to any hire Elevate your career by joining the Aurex Platform a leader in aerospace innovatio