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Senior Business Development Leader - Wright Patterson AFB with Security Clearance

SAICAlexandria, OH🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 19, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career with SAIC as a Senior Business Development Leader, where you will drive high-impact growth strategies and shape the future of defense technology while enjoying a highly competitive salary of up to $200,000. This hybrid role is perfect for a mission-driven professional with deep expertise in Air Force acquisitions and C2/ISR systems who thrives on building strategic partnerships. Apply today to leverage your leadership skills within a world-class team committed to your long-term professional development.

Quick Overview

Salary
$160.0k - $200k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Alexandria, OH, United States
Posted
Yesterday
Business Development

Job Description

Description 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 Qualifications 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. Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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