Job description
As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s responsibility to maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent, Advanced Automation Corporation (AAC) is looking for a Director of Business Development to lead an already high-performing team. This position requires a familiarity with the System Engineering Life Cycle and DoD or DOE Acquisition Life Cycle. The primary role will be to develop opportunities with new business partners and customers within the DOE/NNSA market space. AAC is a small business award holder of a Kansas City Supply Chain Management Center (KCSCMC) contract; this IDIQ-style contract may be used by all DOE/NNSA labs and sites, thus a broad familiarity of the Nuclear Security Enterprise is highly desired.
Additionally, the successful candidate will serve as the Director of Business Development for all AAC new business development efforts. This may include directing and mentoring matrixed employees pursuing capture management in AAC’s other business areas. The selected candidate will be expected to develop new standards and business processes for tracking potential business opportunities and oversee the adherence to standards across all business development efforts.
The successful candidate will:
- Have demonstrated past knowledge and experience with multiple DOE/NNSA sites and labs
- Effective communications skills at the Executive Leadership level
- Be comfortable in complex organization structures
- Establish standards, processes, and business rhythm for all new business development efforts across AAC and its Joint Venture partners
- Mentor and monitor work quality for matrixed resources
- Exercise expert emotional intelligence, influence, persuasion, conflict management, and problem solving skills
This position may be performed remotely from anywhere in the continental US; however, candidates located within commuting distance of Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; Albuquerque, NM; or Amarillo, TX are preferred.
Minimum Qualifications and Skills:
A Bachelor of Science (BS) in an Engineering Discipline
US citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Expert interpersonal skills
Prior experience managing acquisitions programs with DOD or DOE acquisition lifecycles (i.e., DOE O 413.3B or DODD 5000.01)
Extensive knowledge of Systems Engineering Lifecycle
Available to travel up to 50% of the time
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification OR Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification
15+ years of prior work experience showing progressively increasing responsibility
Desired Qualifications and Skills
Prior experience within National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) laboratories and sites
Familiarity with requirements tools such as IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation and simulation packages
Expertise in DOE O 413.3B or Phase Six Processes
5+ years of prior management experience with at least 5 direct reports
5+ years of experience managing a ~$100M IDIQ type of contract
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan - 401k
Employer Paid Life Insurance (Basic)
FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays Off
AFLAC (Supplementary Insurance)
Work From Home
Tuition Reimbursement Program
EEO Statement
Advanced Automation Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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