Senior Business Development Leader – Wright Patterson AFB
Eihu Cx · Dayton, Ohio, United States · remote
SAIC is seeking a Senior Business Development Leader to drive growth across the Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB) and Dayton, OH market. As a key member of our Air Force, Space & Intelligence Business Group, you will own the WPAFB growth strategy, build senior-level relationships, and shape opportunities across AFMC, AFLCMC, AFRL, the Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO), and C2/ISR mission portfolios.
What You'll Do
- Own and execute a comprehensive WPAFB growth strategy spanning mission focused IT technologies, C2 modernization, and ISR systems integration
- Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior leaders across AFMC HQ, AFLCMC PAEs, AFRL, RSO, and C2/ISR program offices
- Identify, qualify, and manage a robust opportunity pipeline across defense IT, R&D, and multi-domain mission areas
- Shape requirements and acquisition strategies through early customer engagement
- Lead competitive assessments, price-to-win strategies, and proposal development
- Represent SAIC at key community events as a thought leader in C2, ISR, and mission focused IT technologies
We are seeking a results-oriented, innovative, and collaborative leader with a proven track record of business development success. Candidates should demonstrate the following:
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of defense-focused experience, including C2 and/or ISR programs; advanced degrees, CISSP, or CISM highly valued
- Deep knowledge of AFMC, AFRL missions, structures, and acquisition strategies, including SAP program awareness
- Technical fluency across Cloud, AI/ML, Zero Trust, IAM/PAM, SOC/SIEM/SOAR, cybersecurity, C2 architectures, and ISR data pipelines
- Strong command of DoD acquisition pathways — OTAs, CSOs, Software Acquisition Pathways, and BAAs
- Established, senior-level relationships across the WPAFB AOR and C2/ISR communities
- Active Top Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred
Why SAIC?
Join a team shaping the future of national defense at the intersection of enterprise technology, C2, ISR, and mission-critical innovation. If you're ready to make a lasting impact at one of the nation's most strategically important defense installations — we want to hear from you.