Director of Unmanned Systems (Business Development)
SimIS Inc.
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Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).
SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position.
Job Description:
The ideal candidate will lead SimIS' Unmanned Systems portfolio while serving as the primary Business Development Director for capture, proposal development, and technical writing activities. This executive-level position combines strategic leadership in autonomy technologies with comprehensive business development responsibilities across the full BD lifecycle from opportunity identification through award. The role requires expertise in autonomous systems, unmanned platforms, AI/ML technologies, and proven success in federal contracting business development processes.
The candidate performs the following specific assignments:
UxS Portfolio Leadership:Develops and executes strategic vision for SimIS' autonomous systems capabilities including UGS, USV, UAS, and AI/ML integrationLeads capability development, technology roadmaps, and investment strategies for autonomous platforms and intelligent systemsProvides technical leadership for autonomous systems integration across air, ground, maritime, and space domainsCoordinates with government stakeholders, industry partners, and academic institutions on autonomy initiativesOversees development of autonomous systems requirements, gap analyses, and DOTMLPF-P assessmentsManages autonomous systems portfolio budget, resource allocation, and performance metricsLeads technical reviews, capability demonstrations, and technology transition activitiesBusiness Development:Serves as primary BD Director for UxS’ responsible for capture strategy, proposal management, and business development across all SimIS UxS offeringsDevelops and implements comprehensive capture strategies from opportunity identification through contract awardLeads competitive intelligence gathering, customer relationship management, and opportunity shaping activitiesManages proposal development processes including technical writing, cost analysis, and compliance reviewsCoordinates cross-functional proposal teams including technical, cost, contracts, and management personnelDevelops and maintains strategic partnerships with prime contractors, subcontractors, and technology partnersManages BD pipeline, forecasting, and win/loss analysis to drive continuous improvementStrategic Business Functions:Conducts market analysis and competitive assessments for autonomous systems and related technology marketsDevelops pricing strategies, teaming arrangements, and capture investments for targeted opportunitiesCreates and delivers capability briefings, technical presentations, and executive-level communicationsManages customer engagement activities including conferences, trade shows, and technical demonstrationsSupports contract negotiations, licensing agreements, and strategic partnership developmentLeads proposal color team reviews, compliance assessments, and proposal quality control processesExperience Required:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferredMinimum of 12-15 years of progressive experience in business development, capture management, or program managementMinimum of 8-10 years of experience with autonomous systems, unmanned platforms, or related technologiesProven track record of successful captures and contract awards in federal market segmentsExperience with PMBOK methodologies and formal project management practicesKnowledge of federal acquisition processes, JCIDS, and defense procurement cyclesExperience with proposal development, technical writing, and competitive source selectionsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technical documentationExperience Desired:Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationShipley Associates certification in capture and proposal processesExperience with DoD, DHS, or other federal agency business developmentBackground in AI/ML technologies, robotics, or advanced autonomous systemsExperience with SBIR/STTR programs and technology transition processesKnowledge of acquisition lifecycle management and capability development processesExperience with teaming agreements, joint ventures, and strategic partnershipsBackground in government contracting, including FAR/DFARS complianceExperience with cost analysis, pricing strategies, and competitive assessmentsUnderstanding of DOTMLPF-P framework and force development processesBackground in unmanned systems design, testing, or operationsExperience coordinating with multi-disciplinary technical teamsSpecial Skills/Knowledge/Training Required/Desired:Exceptional leadership and executive presence with ability to influence at senior levelsOutstanding written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing C-suite executivesStrong analytical and strategic thinking abilities with data-driven decision makingProficiency with CRM systems, proposal management tools, and business development softwareDeep understanding of autonomous systems technologies, capabilities, and market trendsExperience with competitive intelligence gathering and market analysis methodologiesAbility to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously with competing prioritiesStrong negotiation skills and experience with contract terms and conditionsDemonstrated success in building and maintaining customer relationships at executive levelsBenefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision Short Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceFlex Spending Accounts 401(k) Savings Plan Tuition Assistance ProgramProfessional Development Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 Federal Holidays each year SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer
Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).
SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position.
Job Description:
The ideal candidate will lead SimIS' Unmanned Systems portfolio while serving as the primary Business Development Director for capture, proposal development, and technical writing activities. This executive-level position combines strategic leadership in autonomy technologies with comprehensive business development responsibilities across the full BD lifecycle from opportunity identification through award. The role requires expertise in autonomous systems, unmanned platforms, AI/ML technologies, and proven success in federal contracting business development processes.
The candidate performs the following specific assignments:
UxS Portfolio Leadership:Develops and executes strategic vision for SimIS' autonomous systems capabilities including UGS, USV, UAS, and AI/ML integrationLeads capability development, technology roadmaps, and investment strategies for autonomous platforms and intelligent systemsProvides technical leadership for autonomous systems integration across air, ground, maritime, and space domainsCoordinates with government stakeholders, industry partners, and academic institutions on autonomy initiativesOversees development of autonomous systems requirements, gap analyses, and DOTMLPF-P assessmentsManages autonomous systems portfolio budget, resource allocation, and performance metricsLeads technical reviews, capability demonstrations, and technology transition activitiesBusiness Development:Serves as primary BD Director for UxS’ responsible for capture strategy, proposal management, and business development across all SimIS UxS offeringsDevelops and implements comprehensive capture strategies from opportunity identification through contract awardLeads competitive intelligence gathering, customer relationship management, and opportunity shaping activitiesManages proposal development processes including technical writing, cost analysis, and compliance reviewsCoordinates cross-functional proposal teams including technical, cost, contracts, and management personnelDevelops and maintains strategic partnerships with prime contractors, subcontractors, and technology partnersManages BD pipeline, forecasting, and win/loss analysis to drive continuous improvementStrategic Business Functions:Conducts market analysis and competitive assessments for autonomous systems and related technology marketsDevelops pricing strategies, teaming arrangements, and capture investments for targeted opportunitiesCreates and delivers capability briefings, technical presentations, and executive-level communicationsManages customer engagement activities including conferences, trade shows, and technical demonstrationsSupports contract negotiations, licensing agreements, and strategic partnership developmentLeads proposal color team reviews, compliance assessments, and proposal quality control processesExperience Required:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferredMinimum of 12-15 years of progressive experience in business development, capture management, or program managementMinimum of 8-10 years of experience with autonomous systems, unmanned platforms, or related technologiesProven track record of successful captures and contract awards in federal market segmentsExperience with PMBOK methodologies and formal project management practicesKnowledge of federal acquisition processes, JCIDS, and defense procurement cyclesExperience with proposal development, technical writing, and competitive source selectionsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technical documentationExperience Desired:Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationShipley Associates certification in capture and proposal processesExperience with DoD, DHS, or other federal agency business developmentBackground in AI/ML technologies, robotics, or advanced autonomous systemsExperience with SBIR/STTR programs and technology transition processesKnowledge of acquisition lifecycle management and capability development processesExperience with teaming agreements, joint ventures, and strategic partnershipsBackground in government contracting, including FAR/DFARS complianceExperience with cost analysis, pricing strategies, and competitive assessmentsUnderstanding of DOTMLPF-P framework and force development processesBackground in unmanned systems design, testing, or operationsExperience coordinating with multi-disciplinary technical teamsSpecial Skills/Knowledge/Training Required/Desired:Exceptional leadership and executive presence with ability to influence at senior levelsOutstanding written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing C-suite executivesStrong analytical and strategic thinking abilities with data-driven decision makingProficiency with CRM systems, proposal management tools, and business development softwareDeep understanding of autonomous systems technologies, capabilities, and market trendsExperience with competitive intelligence gathering and market analysis methodologiesAbility to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously with competing prioritiesStrong negotiation skills and experience with contract terms and conditionsDemonstrated success in building and maintaining customer relationships at executive levelsBenefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision Short Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceFlex Spending Accounts 401(k) Savings Plan Tuition Assistance ProgramProfessional Development Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 Federal Holidays each year SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer
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