Senior Director of Growth - Big Air

The SSCI Growth Division is seeking a Senior Director of Growth, Big Air to identify, qualify and capture an opportunity pipeline for SSCI’s technologies and products. The Senior Director will be a member of the Growth Division Leadership Team (GDLT), reporting to the Chief Growth Officer.

Scientific Systems Company, Inc. (www.ssci.com) is a leading developer of advanced technologies for navigation, mission planning and autonomy for the Aerospace and Defense industries. Founded in 1990 and based in Burlington, MA, Scientific Systems Company Inc. (SSCI) invents disruptive technologies, develops revolutionary solutions, and builds trusted products for our customer’s most challenging missions. SSCI focuses on the creation of AI/ML enabled capabilities to command, control, communicate with, and manage composable collections of intelligent agents, smart sensors, and autonomous platforms across all domains.

*Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a US DOD security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Essential Functions:

• Actively engage with the Service, COCOM, and international customers, participate in Government Industry Days, analyze budgets, and attend tradeshows to gather information on upcoming programs, funding, and government priorities.

• Synthesize gathered information and present the GDLT with a succinct summary of the opportunities over the next 1-5 years.

• Work with the other Division Leadership Teams to inform IRAD investments, recommend partnerships to increase probabilities of win and to help grow the Growth team as the division and company grow.

• This position will require semi-frequent travel.

• Existing relationships with the DOW Acquisition, Budget, and Program Execution decision makers.
• Must have an active US DOD Security Clearance.

Requirements

Basic Requirements:

• 15+ years business development and/or Active Duty/Guard/Reserve experience in the Defense Industry.

• Experience with the DFAR/FAR

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in business or marketing

• Experience with capture of large DOD programs

Preferred Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to summarize information at an executive level

Benefits

• Salary: $211,000 - $262,000 (Depends on Experience)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Hybrid work schedule
• Summer 9/80 Work Schedule
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan