Business Development Manager - Naval Surface and Combat Systems

Leidos is seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager to drive growth across U.S. Navy surface warfare and combat systems programs. This role is ideal for a strategic, customer-focused leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, mission impact, and capture execution.

Requirements

• Build and sustain trusted relationships with U.S. Navy surface warfare, combat systems, and acquisition stakeholders.
• Develop and execute winning business development and capture strategies aligned to Maritime growth objectives.
• Identify, qualify, and mature a robust pipeline of opportunities supporting near- and long-term revenue growth.
• Lead capture activities across the full business development lifecycle—from lead generation to proposal submission and award.
• Partner with senior executives, capture managers, program leaders, and solution architects to align strategy, messaging, and execution.
• Conduct competitive assessments and develop strategies that clearly differentiate Leidos capabilities.
• Collaborate across the Leidos enterprise to bring the full breadth of company capabilities to customer challenges.
• Support revenue, pipeline, and award targets through disciplined opportunity management.
• Develop marketing collateral, white papers, and thought leadership materials in partnership with technical teams.
• Represent Leidos at industry days, trade shows, conferences, and customer engagements.
• Apply AI-enabled tools to improve market analysis, strategy development, and pipeline execution.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Mission-driven culture focused on innovation and impact