Strategy and Business Development Director at General Dynamics Mission Systems

Compensation

$277,011 – $299,735/yr

Setup: Remote, Hybrid
Location: Washington, District of Columbia · Virginia · +1
Type: Full-time
Posted: Feb 20, 2026

Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Strategy and Business Development Director for its Strategic Systems Business Area. The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for customer relationship management, strategic planning, market assessment, new business investment, and overall growth within the strategic systems portfolio, which includes Navy and Air Force strategic systems and nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3). The role involves directing business development activities, managing new business opportunities, overseeing market analysis, and developing strategic plans to enhance organizational performance and profitability in support of national defense priorities.

Required Skills

Leadership
Business Acumen
Market Analysis
Strategic Planning
Government Contracting

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 15 years of demonstrated leadership; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 13 years of demonstrated leadership.
Required Previous Experiences: 15 years of demonstrated leadership
13 years of demonstrated leadership
Preferred Qualifications: Deep and broad experience in having defined and executed successful strategies to grow business; possesses strong business acumen to advise Business Area VP as growth partner.
Able to articulate examples of having identified, pursued and won large capture efforts in areas related to Strategic Systems market.
Possesses broad market awareness, to include budgets, customer priorities, mission gaps, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
Maintains tremendous knowledge of government contracting and acquisition practices.
Able to thrive in a highly interactive team environment.
Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal, communication, collaboration and leadership skills.
Recognized ability to build relationships with senior level customers and internal counterparts.
Basic understanding of international business and export processes.
Works well under pressure with the ability to simultaneously deliver on multiple tasks and/or priorities.

About General Dynamics Mission Systems

General Dynamics Mission Systems

defense electronics manufacturer and integrator

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics, the global aerospace and defense company. We are a leading provider of mission critical C4ISR systems across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains.