Vice President of Business Development

Second Order Effects is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to shape and execute the company's revenue sustainment and growth strategy. The successful candidate will lead a business development team, partner with engineering and finance, and develop strategic partnerships to expand deal size, scope, and long-term value.

Requirements

• Define and execute a business development strategy focused on large, complex, multi-year engineering and R&D engagements
• Implement and improve business development processes, including a rigorous deal and opportunity qualification framework
• Partner with engineering and finance to shape offerings, pricing models, and technical narratives
• Personally lead, negotiate, and close SOE's highest-complexity opportunities
• Build, train, and mentor a high-performing business development team
• Drive individual and team accountability via core business development KPIs
• Create clear feedback loops across sales, leadership, and engineering execution
• Develop strategic partnerships that expand deal size, scope, and long-term value

Benefits

• Compensation range of $229,500-$280,500 + equity incentive plan
• Flexible work hours and work from home policy
• 100% employer-paid health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employees + 50% dependent coverage
• Unlimited paid time off policy, 11x paid company holidays, 12x paid sick days
• 401(k) retirement account and employer matching (Safe Harbor 4%)
• Generous paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance available if 50+ miles away from the office
• Electric Vehicle (EV) charging ports
• Catered lunches, snacks, and accessible kitchen