Chief of Staff

• Serve as the business unit’s lead for all headquarters’ internal products.
• Support team’s growth strategy deployment by utilizing world-class organizational skills.
• Foster and maintain trusted relationships with key government decision-makers, primes and integrators to position the company as a credible, capable, and trusted partner.
• Support development of strategic partnerships and teaming agreements to enhance competitiveness in U.S. bids.
• Collaborate with internal functional teams (engineering, legal, compliance, program management, and finance) to develop and submit compliant, compelling proposals.
• Monitor and assess U.S. defense spending trends, acquisition strategies, and program priorities relevant to the missiles domain.
• Represent the company at relevant defense trade shows, industry events, and technical forums to promote capabilities and expand industry presence.
• Provide regular briefings to senior leadership on opportunity status, customer developments, and strategic risks.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in U.S. defense business development, DOW acquisition, or missile-related government/industry roles.
• Significant experience with international business and cross-cultural deliverables
• A “self-starter” who has outstanding communication and organizational skills
• Prior military or civilian DOW service strongly preferred; experience working with or within DOW R&D or acquisition communities is a plus.
• Must be able to obtain a SECRET level Security Clearance
• Experience with financial analysis and support of merger & acquisition / corporate development efforts. 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Defense Acquisition, or related fields.
• Advanced Degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) or DAWIA/Defense Acquisition certification preferred

• Expertise in the U.S. defense acquisition system and ability to navigate complex program requirements.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of competitive dynamics in the defense sector.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to brief senior leaders across internal and external stakeholders.
• Fast learner who can quickly adapt in high-pressure aerospace & defense market.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and common business development platforms (CRM, etc.)

• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Ability to travel domestically (60%) and occasionally international (10%) required.

Hanwha Defense USA is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices. The salary range listed for this position represents a good faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant skills/experience, education and certifications, market conditions, geographic location and internal pay equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for discretionary annual bonuses, benefits, and other forms of compensation as part of Hanwha Defense USA's total rewards package. 

Hanwha Defense USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.