Vice President of Growth – Business Development

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Vice President of Growth for All-Domain Operations leading new business acquisition for DOD contracts. Responsible for building trust-based relationships and driving growth in the defense sector.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $226,662 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cultivate and sustain trust within HII and with our DOD and USG clientele.
Lead by example, emphasizing the enduring depth of relationships, commitment to the mission, and servant leadership.
Oversee the entire growth lifecycle, including market/customer assessments, capture strategy development, execution of new business opportunities, and recompeting contracts.
Collaborate with growth personnel (Business Development, capture, and proposal teams) to identify and mature opportunities through the business acquisition lifecycle.
Develop comprehensive business solutions aligned with customer needs for a competitive edge.
Identify potential customers, analyze their requirements, and tailor strategies to address their needs and challenges.
Conduct thorough competitive assessments, providing insights for informed decision-making during pursuits.
Foster relationships with teaming partners and suppliers to create effective and competitive bid teams.
Refine pricing-to-win strategies that ensure success and profitability.
Participate in bid and proposal activities, translating capture strategy into effective proposal responses.
Maintain alignment with the marketing team to ensure growth strategies align with branding and messaging.
Collaborate with senior leadership, providing insights on market trends, competitive intelligence, and strategic opportunities.
Communicate periodic progress, status updates, and risk assessments to senior management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; or 8 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field.
8-10 years of progressive experience in growth roles (capture management, business development, on-contract growth), or related roles within the defense industry.
Solid understanding of the DOD acquisition lifecycle, customer buying trends, budgets, and requirements.
Proven track record of leading and winning contracts within the defense sector, including new business pursuits and recompete efforts.
Exceptional strategic thinking skills translating market and customer insights into winning capture strategies.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization and with external partners.
Proficiency in competitive analysis, market research, and pricing strategies.
Experience participating in proposal development and solutioning sessions.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple capture efforts concurrently.
Profit and Loss experience as a DOD Account Manager or Program Manager.
Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance (or ability to obtain).
Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
financial planning tools
life insurance
employee discounts
paid holidays and paid time off
tuition reimbursement
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

capture managementbusiness developmentcompetitive analysismarket researchpricing strategiesproposal developmentsolutioningprofit and loss managementDOD acquisition lifecyclecustomer buying trends

Soft Skills

strategic thinkinginterpersonal skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildingleadershiporganizational skillsdetail-orientedmotivationguidancecollaboration

Certifications

Active TS/SCI clearance