Director of Business Development, USSOCOM

Job Description

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses.

Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview Silvus Technologies was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025, and is now part of its ecosystem of safety and security technologies. With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data.

Job Description THE OPPORTUNITY The Director of Business Development, USSOCOM reports to the Vice President of Strategic Growth on the Sales team. This role is responsible for long-term horizon scanning and opportunity shaping, focusing on managing and driving multi-year pursuits for assigned strategic programs.

The Director of Business Development, USSOCOM will build deep and wide relationships with all buying influences (end-user, OEM, prime, reseller, PM offices) to influence capability requirements towards Silvus solutions and capture large, long-cycle programs. The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Capture: Take ownership of and drive the capture process for large-scale, multi-year SOCOM programs. Relationship Building: Identify, cultivate, and maintain deep relationships with all buying influences on assigned programs, including Program Offices (PEOs/PMs), prime contractors, OEM partners, and key end-user communities. Requirements Shaping: Proactively work with customers and partners to influence technical requirements for long-term programs, positioning Silvus’s MN-MIMO technology as a critical component.

Strategic Pursuits: Manage the full lifecycle of long-cycle pursuits, from initial identification and qualification (horizon scanning) to proposal and award. Cross-Functional Teaming: Collaborate closely with the Market Development Executive (MDE) to align high-level strategy and with Account Sales to ensure a smooth transition of “landed” programs for near-term execution.

Market Intelligence: Stay updated on market trends, competitor actions, and funding priorities related to assigned programs to inform capture strategy. Travel Requirements – Up to 50% of the time will be required to facilitate strong customer engagement; as needed to advance company goals and profitability. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; or High School Diploma/GED with at least 8 years of relevant experience.

Minimum 5+ years of experience in defense sales or business development, specifically focused on USSOCOM. Proven track record of capturing complex, long-cycle DoD programs (Programs of Record). Demonstrated experience building relationships within USSOCOM Acquisition offices and with relevant prime contractors.

Experience leading all phases of business capture (whitepapers, proposals, RFI/RFP response, teaming, strategic positioning). Practical understanding of product development, technology transitioning, and marketing/product planning for US military applications. Knowledge of conducting and directing competitive product analysis using market research techniques and a solid technical understanding of service/agency needs and requirements.

Strong persuasive communication and executive briefing skills. Deep familiarity with USSOCOM organizational structure, acquisition processes, and capability development lifecycle. Solid understanding of US DoD funding and procurement cycles.

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