Director, Business Development, Advanced Effects (Army)

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

The Business Development (BD) team, with the Air Dominance and Strike Division, is responsible for identifying, shaping, capturing, and growing new opportunities and capabilities for the company.

The Advanced Effects Business Line is looking for a high initiative, collaborative individual to join the team:

The Army Advanced Effects lead for the Air Dominance and Strike Division. This person will have ownership and responsibility for shaping and capturing ground and air launched advanced effects primarily with the US Army and International Partners.

Responsibilities

• Generate and capture US Army Advanced Effects opportunities. The BD team is ultimately responsible for growing revenue. Specifically, this role will focus on building business for Anduril’s Advanced Effects business line. Success will be achieved by developing a deep understanding of the existing and prospective customer base, knowing the current or planned programmatic and technical roadmaps, and being cognizant of the competitive landscape.
• Develop capture strategies. Provide cohesive business plans and execution models that outline acquisition plans, create clear alignment to investment strategies, and drive towards program of record execution.
• Drive product development and program transition. Anduril thrives by developing new technologies for our clients’ pressing operational challenges.
• Grow existing business. While the primary role will be shaping and capturing new business, a successful candidate will represent the entire Advanced Effects business line.
• Communicate our value to clients. BD team members represent Anduril to a broad audience: clients, partners, competitors, and the interested public.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in creating or supporting new missiles/weapons programs, including requirements definition and acquisition strategies.
• Prior experience working with US Army program offices / customers.
• Prior acquisition or operational experience with missile systems across surface fires, air launched effects, and the air defense domains.
• Excellent writing, communication skills with experience presenting to senior executives and customers.
• Ability to travel 50% – 75% required.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience shaping and leading capture efforts in the defense industry.
• High ownership and ability to work in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial, and creative environment.
• Builder who is adaptive and who can lead new and innovative approaches to market.
• Prior experience working with technical partners / engineering teams.
• STEM background.
• Comfortable with working in limited resource environments.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax options.