Business Development Specialist, Lead
Here in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, we are seeking an experienced and strategic Business Development Specialist, Lead. This pivotal role is responsible for driving growth initiatives, identifying and capturing high-value business opportunities, and leading complex proposal efforts. The successful candidate will strengthen strategic partnerships, advance pipeline development, and contribute to achieving our corporate growth objectives.
Location: Tewksbury, MA
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Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge:
Identify & Pursue Opportunities (20%) – Lead the identification, assessment, and pursuit of new business opportunities in alignment with company goals and long-term growth strategies.Strategic Relationship Management (20%) – Cultivate and maintain trusted relationships with senior-level stakeholders within key industry partners and clients.Proposal Leadership (20%) – Serve as capture lead for complex, high-value bids, working closely with technical, pricing, and contracts teams to develop competitive, compelling proposals.Market & Competitive Analysis (20%) – Analyze industry trends, customer budgets, procurement forecasts, and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions. Provide recommendations to senior leadership on positioning, investments, and partnerships.Pipeline & Growth Planning (20%) – Contribute to long-term business development planning and pipeline forecasting, ensuring alignment with divisional and corporate growth objectives.What You Bring:
Extensive experience in business development, capture management, or strategic sales, preferably in complex or technical industries.Demonstrated success leading high-value capture efforts from opportunity identification through award.Strategic thinker with a strong focus on execution and measurable results.Outstanding communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).About Us:
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Tactical Communications Group (TCG) is a world-class leader in delivering Tactical Data Link (TDL) network solutions that allow military operating and training units, government testing organizations and prime defense contractors to quickly achieve better connectivity and capability at the tactical edge. By creating cost effective, integrated tactical communications solutions, warfighters in the air and on the ground can now exchange real-time tactical information and share a common operating picture for improved operational coordination, situation awareness and mission effectiveness. TCG GTS Ground Tactical Data Link System | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)
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This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
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