# Director of Strategy & Business Developmen

> Executive Recruiting Group · Denver, United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-07

**Salary:** USD 160,000–230,000

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

We are seeking a Director of Strategy & Business Development to lead organizational growth, capture government and defense funding, and align technical capabilities with market opportunities. You will develop strategic partnerships, pursue SBIRR/STTR, OTA, DOD contracts, and manage relationships across the aerospace ecosystem.

**Duties:**

-   Develop and execute business strategy to grow revenue and secure government funding.
-   Identify, evaluate, and pursue funding opportunities: SBIR, STTR, OTA, DPA title III, CRADAs,DARPA/Air Force/ONR/Space Force solicitations
-   Lead proposal development: win themes, storyboards, capture plans, proposal writing, pricing strategy
-   Build strategic relationships with government program offices, primes, and downstream partners
-   Serve as the organization's interface to government stakeholders, industry partners, and advisory councils
-   Track funding landscapes, policy shifts, and defense modernization priorities
-   Support investor relations and executive leadership with market insights, competitor analysis, and strategic recommendations
-   Coordinate with engineering leads to translate technical capabilities into compelling proposals

## Requirements

-   Bachelor's degree in Business,Engineering, Public Policy, or related field
-   7+ years of experience in business development, capture management, or strategic planning in defense/aerospace
-   Detailed experience with U.S. government funding mechanisms(SBIR, STTR, OTA, FAR/DFARS, etc.)
-   Proven track record capturing government contracts/grants and winning proposals
-   String written and verbal communication skills
-   Ability to rapidly translate complex technical concepts into proposal narratives and strategic value propositions

**Preferred Requirements:**

-   Experience within with DoD program offices, primes, or government labs
-   Familiarity with ITAR/Export Compliance and security classification guides
-   MBA or advanced degree in a relevant area

## Apply

[Apply at Executive Recruiting Group](https://apply.workable.com/erg-recruiting/j/D9830DEB4A/apply)

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