Leads SAIC’s business development and growth strategy across Wright-Patterson AFB and Dayton. Builds senior relationships across Air Force organizations, identifies and manages defense IT, R&D, C2, and ISR opportunities, shapes acquisition strategies, leads competitive assessments and proposal development, and represents SAIC at industry events. Requires extensive defense business development experience, C2/ISR expertise, DoD acquisition knowledge, technical fluency, and an active Top Secret clearance.
SAIC is seeking a Senior Business Development Leader to drive growth across the Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB) and Dayton, OH market. As a key member of our Air Force, Space & Intelligence Business Group, you will own the WPAFB growth strategy, build senior-level relationships, and shape opportunities across AFMC, AFLCMC, AFRL, the Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO), and C2/ISR mission portfolios. Candidates will work closely with the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (DAFRCO) to drive business focused on the strategic integration of advanced Command and Control (C2) and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) programs. This position supports rapid acquisition and exquisite capabilities and focuses on initiatives to grow SAIC’s presence within the DAFRCO systems that push the boundaries of modern defense capability.
What You'll Do
- Own and execute a comprehensive WPAFB growth strategy spanning mission focused IT technologies, C2 modernization, and ISR systems integration
- Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior leaders across AFMC HQ, AFLCMC PAEs, AFRL, RSO, and C2/ISR program offices
- Identify, qualify, and manage a robust opportunity pipeline across defense IT, R&D, and multi-domain mission areas
- Shape requirements and acquisition strategies through early customer engagement
- Lead competitive assessments, price-to-win strategies, and proposal development
- Represent SAIC at key community events as a thought leader in C2, ISR, and mission focused IT technologies
We are seeking a results-oriented, innovative, and collaborative leader with a proven track record of business development success. Candidates should demonstrate the following:
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of defense-focused experience, including C2 and/or ISR programs; advanced degrees, CISSP, or CISM highly valued
- Deep knowledge of AFMC, AFRL missions, structures, and acquisition strategies, including SAP program awareness
- Technical fluency across Cloud, AI/ML, Zero Trust, IAM/PAM, SOC/SIEM/SOAR, cybersecurity, C2 architectures, and ISR data pipelines
- Strong command of DoD acquisition pathways — OTAs, CSOs, Software Acquisition Pathways, and BAAs
- Established, senior-level relationships across the WPAFB AOR and C2/ISR communities
- Active Top Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred
Why SAIC?
Join a team shaping the future of national defense at the intersection of enterprise technology, C2, ISR, and mission-critical innovation. If you're ready to make a lasting impact at one of the nation's most strategically important defense installations — we want to hear from you.
About UsSAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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