Army Aviation, Simulation Solutions Accounts Manager

Job Description

The Army Aviation, Simulations Solutions Accounts Manager, is responsible for building a US pipeline, creating and managing capture plans and campaigns, and closing deals to grow our US Army STE and Attack Helicopter business. The Manager will leverage exisiting, and establsish new relationships by engaging with senior level customers across Army to close deals and win business. Performance will be evaluated on rapid build out of a high PWIN pipeline, closing deals, and increasing win rate. The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit to build and win new business with quick wins thru OTAs as well as traditional acquisition opportunities.  This position will have a hands-on director level role and will be responsible for the marketing and business development of Kratos products and services to the Army’s Future’s Command, PM Apache and PM FARA Program Offices, and associated major prime/sub-contractors. Working with defense personnel, major customers, procurement, and internal technical staff are essential to success.  The candidate must quickly assume leadership responsibility for capturing large size military training programs as well as successfully transition to program execution.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and close new Army STE & Attack Helicopter Training Systems Opportunities
• Focus on coordinating pursuits, building customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and winning new business
• Perform marketing research, capture and other business development functions as required
• Sales reporting, planning and forecasting
• Performs regular customer interface and communication
• Support quotations and proposals development
• Participates in relevant trade shows, industry days and seminars to stay abreast of customer strategies, goals and objectives
• Works with key vendors and suppliers as necessary
• Works with contracting and procurement offices
• Works with key consultants and advisors; advises the Kratos VP of Business Development on Army STE & Attack Helicopter Systems matters
• Define Army STE & Attack Helicopter Training Systems opportunities, build pipeline and successfully capture opportunities
• Define and implement go-to-market strategy with the Kratos Vice President of Business Development and Business Line leads
• Create and maintain account plans for each major customer
• Provide timely and accurate new business forecast updates and execute aggregate plans that deliver target bookings
• Develop and maintain Army STE and Attack Helicopter Systems strategic capture strategy and marketing presentations for external and internal briefings
• Develop and execute customer engagement plans
• Perform other related duties and assignemnts as required
• Will be required to travel up to 50%

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:

• Demonstrated expertise in the Army STE & Attack Helicopter Training Systems business.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior business and government leaders and to provide leadership within the workplace.
• Working knowledge and experience with Army simulation and training acquisition organizations.
• Experience in the following discipline(s): Business development, capture management, program management, simulation and training, acquisition processes, opportunity identification and qualification.
• Military, DoD, or civilian experience acquiring, fielding, or operating operations and/or maintenance training systems for Army Aviation programs.
• Practical understanding of technology transitioning, product/market development, and marketing/product planning for US military applications (preferably specific to simulation and training systems programs).
• Knowledge of, and a diverse technical understanding of military service/agency needs and requirements.
• Must have proposal development/writing skills.
• Strong leadership skills, excellent communication (presentation, written, and verbal), and relationship building skills.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a security clearance if no current security clearance.
• Ability to work flexible hours and conduct domestic and international travel as required.
• Team Player and Self-starter with entrepreneurial attitude willing to get hands on in the work.
• Deep access and experience with key US Army STE & Attack Helicopter Systems customers
• Expert in MS PowerPoint Presentation Development.
• Strong skill in business writing – both technical and non.
• Familiarity and experience managing and utilizing CRM tools such as Salesforce.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with US Army STE & Attack Helicopter Training Systems, requirements generation, New Technology initiatives and Army STE & Attack Helicopter Systems user community
• Familiarity with DoD/Army budgeting processes
• Ability to interface with wide range of Army customers from influencers to decision makers.
• Demonstrated experience workingUSArmyExecutives and supporting related initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate should have a prior military background (current or previous Army Simulation Officer and Attack Helicopter Pilot and SME, a former assignment at an Army Aviation Training Schoolhouse or requirements development organization)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.

Preferred: MBA

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Up to 50% domestic and international as required