Strategic Business Development Leader - Aerospace Research Security Clearance

Position: Strategic Business Development Leader - Aerospace Research with Security Clearance
Location: Niskayuna

Job Description Summary
Strategic Business Development Leader at GE Aerospace Research, you will be focused on building customer relationships and U.S. government funded R&D pursuits by identifying and shaping new opportunities aligned with the strategic technology road maps of GE Aerospace. In this role, you will be focused on customer & partner engagements, collaborating across GE Aerospace Research and GE Aerospace, leading pre-solicitation opportunity qualification, and shaping strategy / campaigns focused on solving technology challenges and accelerating advanced technology development for GE Aerospace.

Job Description Essential Responsibilities
* Grow BD funnel with early-stage opportunity pursuits to meet annual targets and aligned with GE Aero Research priorities.

* Own and lead pre-solicitation BD activities, including customer engagement related to BD strategy, shaping new programs, and supporting successful bids.

* Lead and manage responses to relevant Requests for Information.

* Qualify new pre-solicitation "leads" to determine if well aligned to GEA R&D strategy and priorities.

* Lead identification of shaping campaigns in collaboration with GE Aerospace Research technology leaders and other relevant GE Aerospace stakeholders.

* Support development of process to qualify, score, and prioritize shaping campaigns.

* Develop, lead and own action plans for respective shaping campaigns.

* Support to proposal process as needed (writing, reviews, customer knowledge, market knowledge, competitive assessment).

* Embrace and utilize metrics focused on shaping, customer and partner engagement, and pipeline development.

* Regularly analyze and assess key performance indicators (KPIs) and share lessons learned.

* Build and manage strong relationships and business development activities with U.S. Science and Technology (S&T) and Research and Development (R&D) government agencies, such as Army DEVCOM, AFRL, DARPA, DIU, DOE, OUSW (R&E), MDA, US Navy R&D organizations, NASA, and similar organizations to generate leads, and create and shape new business opportunities aligned with GE Aerospace Research.

* Develop and foster strategic partnerships to include industry, university, relevant industry associations and consortiums.

* Leverage partnerships to build proposal teams that strengthen overall bid strategy.

* Utilize a CRM system to track opportunities and associated KPIs, with the goal of systematically moving qualified opportunities through a BD pipeline.

* Create, maintain, and implement a customer engagement strategy with government R&D organizations for Internal Research and Development projects initiated by GE Aerospace Research.

* Understand and track government funding trends, technology priorities, and policy developments as they main pertain to the innovation mission of GE Aerospace Research.

* Interface and partner with other divisions and business development teams across GE Aerospace to share and/or incorporate best practices, prioritize pursuits, and/or collaborate towards new pursuits.

* Collaborate with GE Aerospace technical leaders to translate technical capabilities into compelling shaping campaigns which lead to successful bids as measured by win rate.

* Externally represent GE Aerospace Research at industry events, government meetings, and conferences.

* Embrace continuous improvement and learning of best practices for government business development.

* Represent GE Aerospace Research as a technical expert in government customer engagements and partner with Government Affairs on funding and policy initiatives. Qualifications/Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree and 10 years' experience related to defense or government business development, capture, programs, or operational experience.

* Strong technical background and experience working with or in S&T or R&D organizations.

* In-depth knowledge of GE Aerospace application portfolio.

* Highly organized with the ability to lead and manage multiple efforts & priorities effectively.

* Track record of driving cross-functional & organizational engagement and interactions with customers, upper-level management, and project teams.

* Ability to build a network across internal and external organizations.

* This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens who are able to obtain a security clearance.

* Knowledge of DoD acquisition, requirements, and budget policies and processes.

* Proven win record with S&T or R&D government programs.

* Deep experience working directly with or within defense R&D organizations.

* Ability to travel 25-50%

* US Citizenship Required Desired Characteristics
* Doctorate Degree in Science or Engineering and 12 years' experience in relevant field.

* Self-starter; able to represent GE Aerospace, take ownership of government customer relationships, build BD pipeline with new opportunities, and be accountable for BD goals and KPIs.

* Knowledge of industry best practices for…