Full-Time

Business Development Manager

Posted on 8/14/2024

SEAKR Engineering

SEAKR Engineering

201-500 employees

Develops advanced electronics for space applications

Aerospace

Senior, Expert

Cherry Hills Village, CO, USA

Expected to be onsite approximately 50%.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Segment
Marketing
Requirements
  • An understanding of proposal processes and tools, including how to convey messages and discriminators, use of a common voice and past performance, and ensuring responses to evaluation criteria are clearly met.
  • Strong written and verbal skills;
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite including MS Project, and proposal writing tools
  • Experience writing, evaluating, and/or managing proposals
  • Developing and adhering to a schedule
  • Driven to achieve results, solve problems, and remove obstacles
  • Ability to balance interpersonal skills and project management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills (good listening, coaching, presenting, motivating, problem solving)
  • Bachelors in Business Administration, Engineering, Communications or related field
  • At least 5 years of proposal management experience in the space / aerospace industry is desired
  • An active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph a plus or have the ability to obtain preferred
Responsibilities
  • Establish and nurture relationships with customers to understand their current and future needs and promote alignment of our current and future capabilities to meet these needs.
  • Formulate capture strategies and provide leadership in support of the capture teams. Lead or provide support to the capture team in defining technical, strategic, and business insight for RFI, ROM, white paper, and proposal responses.
  • Coordinate with executives to define and execute business development strategies to grow product segment market share and profitability, through market opportunity evaluation and segmentation, value proposition development, product positioning, pricing strategy, and communications strategy development.
  • Contribute to and inform marketing execution for Processing Systems, which includes product & marketing literature, trade show presence, trade journals articles, white papers, press releases, presentations, and datasheets.
  • The ideal candidate will also be proficient in Capture Management including contributing to technical volumes, developing program schedules, contributing to cost volumes, and pricing.
  • Must be available to travel for business 20% - 50% of the time.
  • This position is expected to be onsite approximately 50%

SEAKR Engineering develops advanced electronics for space applications, focusing on avionics and integrated command and control systems for satellites. These systems help satellites manage their subsystems and payloads efficiently, optimizing size, weight, and power. Unlike competitors, SEAKR's vertically integrated approach involves employees in every stage of development, ensuring high-quality products. The company's goal is to provide reliable solutions for the aerospace sector while maintaining a commitment to innovation and employee well-being.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Englewood, Colorado

Founded

1983

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising demand for small satellite constellations aligns with SEAKR's expertise.
  • U.S. government investment in space defense boosts demand for SEAKR's products.
  • Partnerships with emerging space tech companies expand SEAKR's market reach.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from new space tech companies threatens SEAKR's market share.
  • Rapid tech advancements require continuous R&D investment, straining resources.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities in rare earth materials could impact production.

What makes SEAKR Engineering unique

  • SEAKR Engineering specializes in space-qualified avionics and data management systems.
  • The company has over 30 years of experience in the space electronics market.
  • SEAKR's vertically integrated model ensures quality from design to delivery.

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Benefits

Generous 401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation (including week off at year end)

Compensated Sick Leave

Tuiition Assistance Program

Relocation Assistance

Paid FMLA Leave

Team-building events

Community: Annual Firm sponsored Running/Walk Race to support our non-profit SEAKR Foundation.

Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account

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