Business Development Manager - Defense

A Senior Business Development Manager at AeroVironment oversees national and international business development activities, leading proposal efforts and strategic planning to secure new defense contracts. This role involves building relationships with government clients, conducting competitive market assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements like ITAR and USG acquisition processes. The position requires mentoring junior staff, collaborating with engineering and finance teams, and managing significant travel to pursue high-value opportunities in tactical missile and small UAS sectors.