Senior Business Development Manager

Senior Business Development Manager

Locations: Boston, MA | Huntsville, AL | Washington, DC | Destin, FL (Eglin AFB area) Clearance: Active Secret or Top Secret preferred

Job Summary Specter Aerospace is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth across DoD programs, with a focus on Tactical Aircraft (TacAir) and weapons systems. This role is built for someone who understands how requirements are developed, funded, and captured—and can turn that insight into real pipeline and wins.

About Specter Aerospace Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. With offices in Boston and Peabody, MA, Specter leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. This open application will be reviewed for roles based in any/all of our offices. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and pursue new opportunities across USAF, Navy, and Joint programs
• Build relationships within PEOs, Program Offices, and operational stakeholders
• Shape opportunities early (requirements, acquisition, award)
• Develop and execute capture strategies on priority pursuits
• Partner with internal leadership, technical teams, and proposal teams
• Influence acquisition strategy, teaming, and positioning
• Own and grow a qualified BD pipeline

Required Skills

Prior Military Service. Ideally with requirements experience in weapons systems or TacAir platforms

Congressional Staff Experience

Background in defense policy, appropriations, or oversight

BD / Capture Experience at a Large Defense Prime contractors

Experience supporting:

TacAir platforms (F-35, F-15, etc.)

Weapons integration, sustainment, or modernization efforts

Existing relationships within: Eglin AFB / Destin market Huntsville defense ecosystem DC acquisition community

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.