Senior Staff, Trusted AI & Autonomy Lead C6ISR BD bei Lockheed Martin
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WHAT WE’RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to support and partner with our customers though innovation and upholding the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results for our global customers. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity, teamwork and excellence.
Job Summary: C6ISR Advanced Concepts (AC) is seeking a Senior Staff Business Development Lead for Trusted Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Autonomy. This strategic role will drive growth by shaping innovative opportunities, leading campaigns, and forging partnerships that position C6ISR as the leader in responsible, operationally relevant AI and autonomy deployment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute strategies to capture AI/autonomy opportunities aligned with C6ISR, enterprise campaigns, and 21st Century Security priorities.
• Partner closely with engineering and program teams to translate disruptive AI/autonomy innovations into solutions that meet operational needs.
• Partner with customers to develop requirements through proactive engagement, workshops, demonstrations, and value proposition development.
• Lead capture efforts from identification through proposal, ensuring win strategies maximize probability of success.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in AI and Autonomy, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation
• Drive business innovation through use of OTAs, CRAD/IRAD integration, and partnerships with traditional, non-traditional, and academic partners.
• Represent LM as a trusted voice at customer engagements, industry forums, and working groups, influencing national and coalition AI/autonomy strategies.
• Track and report BD performance metrics (pipeline growth, PTW, investment ROI) to ensure measurable results.
• Mentor and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and collaboration.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a dynamic and results-oriented business development professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and optimizing production processes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adept at managing complex projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, make you an invaluable asset to our team.
WHY JOIN US
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Basic Qualifications
• Strong knowledge of AI/autonomy technologies, applications, and defense market trends.
• Demonstrated success building senior-level customer relationships and influencing requirements.
• Experience with innovative acquisition pathways (CRADs, OTAs, CSOs).
• Ability to partner with engineering and technical teams to create differentiated offerings.
• Strong cross-functional team leader effective at organizing and motivating a diverse set of individuals in pursuit of common objectives (E.g. C6ISR S&BD, PM, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and Sourcing teams; Advanced Concepts Partners; Corporate partners)
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills across business and government audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead engagements independently.
• Proven expertise in opportunity shaping, capture leadership, and campaign execution.
• Active Secret clearance (with ability to obtain TS/SCI).
• 25% travel.
Desired skills
• Track record of developing business with disruptive or emerging technologies.
• Familiarity with ethical AI, Explainable AI, and human-machine teaming principles.
• Engagement with DoD S&T organizations (OUSD, DARPA, DIU, CDAO, AFRL, ONR, DEVCOM ARL, etc.).
• Operational experience applying AI/autonomy in mission contexts.
• Familiarity with digital engineering, DevOps, and agile approaches.
• Experience forging enterprise and third-party partnerships, including non-traditional entrants.
• Strong enterprise mindset with ability to align local campaigns to corporate strategy.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
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The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.