Vice President of Business Development

The SSCI Growth Division is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to identify, qualify and capture an opportunity pipeline for SSCI’s technologies and products. The Vice President will be a member of the Growth Division Leadership Team (GDLT), reporting to the Chief Growth Officer.

Scientific Systems is a leading developer of advanced technologies for navigation, mission planning and autonomy for the Aerospace and Defense industries. Founded in 1990 and based in Burlington, MA, Scientific Systems Company Inc. (SSCI) invents disruptive technologies, develops revolutionary solutions, and builds trusted products for our customers’ most challenging missions. SSCI focuses on the creation of AI/ML enabled capabilities to command, control, communicate with, and manage composable collections of intelligent agents, smart sensors, and autonomous platforms across all domains.

*Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Essential Functions:

• Actively engage with the Service, COCOM, and international customers, participate in Government Industry Days, analyze budgets, and attend tradeshows to gather information on upcoming programs, funding, and government priorities.

• Synthesize gathered information and present the GDLT with a succinct summary of the opportunities over the next 1-5 years.

• Work with the other Division Leadership Teams to inform IRAD investments, recommend partnerships to increase probabilities of win and to help grow the Growth team as the division and company grow.

• This position will require semi-frequent travel.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Business or Marketing and 15+ years of experience in business development in the Defense Industry.

• 5+ years of Executive Management Experience

• Active Secret Clearance

• Active Duty/Guard/Reserve experience.

• Experience with the DFAR/FAR

• Experience with capture of large DOD programs

• Existing relationship with the DOW Acquisition, Budget, and Program Execution decision makers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to summarize information at an executive level

• Active Top Secret Clearance

Benefits

• Salary: $255,000 - $340,000 (Depends on Experience)

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

• Short Term & Long Term Disability.

• Training & Development

• Hybrid Work Schedule

• Free Food & Snacks

• Wellness Resources

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan