Business Development Manager
Charlottesville, VirginiaOverview
General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.
Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.
Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Management
Travel: 0 - 25
Success Profile
What makes a successful Business Development Manager at General Atomics? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Inventive
- Problem Solver
- Team Player
- Creative
Job Summary General Atomics Integrated Intelligence Inc. (GA Intelligence), an affiliate of General Atomics, develops cutting-edge software solutions that transform raw data into actionable intelligence. We specialize in tools and technologies that provide exquisite mission support, processing petabytes of data from hundreds of sources in real time. Our technology is leveraged on an hourly basis by thousands of users across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and Commercial sectors. If you're passionate about supporting mission-driven initiatives that have real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Join Our Team as a Business Development Manager – Drive Innovation with Impact
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Business Development Manager who thrives at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and solution design. If you have a knack for crafting compelling content, building winning proposals, and shaping strategic pursuits—especially in the realm of advanced software systems—this role is for you.
As a key member of our Business Development team, you'll help define and drive GA-I3’s growth strategy, identifying and capturing new business with key customers across the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Foreign Governments, and Commercial sectors.
What you’ll bring to the table:
- Stellar writing and communication skills that inform, persuade, and inspire.
- A strong ability to understand complex customer missions and translate them into opportunities that align with GA-I3’s strengths.
- Proven skill in developing compliant, compelling content that stands out in a competitive landscape.
- Hands-on experience responding to U.S. Government solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, BAAs, IDIQs, SBIRs, OTAs).
- A deep understanding of modern software architectures, data integration frameworks, and secure development practices—making you an even more powerful storyteller and strategist.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and execute business development strategies from opportunity identification to capture, partnering with internal teams on win themes and client engagement.
- Develop tailored content including proposals, white papers, strategic plans, and executive-level briefings that align with client missions and organizational goals.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support operational program design, execution, and reporting aligned to business capture efforts.
- Stakeholder Collaboration – Work with engineers, data scientists, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate complex technical solutions into mission-relevant, easy-to-understand narratives.
- Domain Expertise: Develop domain expertise for our customers through internal discussions, reading of solicitations, and external research.
- Compliance & Proposal Structuring – Ensure all proposal content aligns with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR, DFARS) and follows Sections L & M of solicitations.
- Develop content that showcases GA-I3’s technical superiority, successful past performance, and mission impact.
- Proposal Process Support – Assist in proposal planning, schedules, color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold), compliance matrices, and final production.
- Continuous Improvement: Provide recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of business development processes, building out reusable content for future business development efforts, staying up to date with industry trends, best practices in technical writing and proposal management, and company technical goals/vision.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a Bachelors or Masters in business administration or a related field and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in business development. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- 3+ years of experience in technical writing, with a focus on software systems, technical proposals, and contract documentation.
- Experience managing and/or responding to solicitations such as RFPs, RFIs, Statements of Work (SOWs), and Performance Work Statements (PWSs).
- Technical Skills:
- Understanding of software development life cycle, system architectures, and technical development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps).
- Familiarity with cloud computing, enterprise systems, AI/ML, and real-time data fusion technologies.
- Ability to discuss technical architectures, data flows, and integration approaches with engineers and generate compelling proposal narratives.
- Communication and Writing Skills:
- Proven experience building relationships with federal and/or commercial clients
- Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for various audiences.
- High attention to detail and ability to produce error-free work under tight deadlines.
- Ability to synthesize technical information from multiple sources and present it in a cohesive, persuasive manner.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience editing and reviewing technical content for clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
- Additional Skills (Preferred):
- Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and foreign military proposals.
- Familiarity with government contract regulations (FAR, DFARS, etc.).
- Experience incorporating visual elements (technical diagrams, data flow charts) into proposals.
- Experience communicating needs in both Unclassified and Classified spaces.
- Familiarity with capture and proposal management tools (e.g., Deltek, Aconex, GovWin, or similar).
Salary:$112,320 - $205,058
Benefits
-
Healthcare
-
Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
-
Competitive Pay
-
Multiple product lines means a variety of work
-
Paid Time Off

“The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development).”– Peter, Senior Staff Engineer

“We don't ascribe to quotas; we do ascribe to securing the BEST talent to enrich our culture toward healthy diversification and active/viable community service. We are STEM advocates.”– Debra, CSSBB: Staff Engineer

“Every day is different, with different problems to solve and many programs to support. I am a problem solver and have always been motivated by the tough questions.”– Scott, Laser Scientist

“I work in the Components Engineering and Obsolescence Management Dept. Our efforts are saving General Atomics several millions of dollars by proactively leading and informing the company of all these decisions which significantly impact production, sustainment and new designs.”– John, Staff Engineer
News
-
Featured Jobs
- Legal Assistant San Diego, California
- Electrical Engineer, MODEM Architect San Diego, California
- Project Systems Engineer Poway, California
- Quality Engineer Tupelo, Mississippi
You have not recently viewed any jobs.
You have no saved jobs.
-
Featured Jobs
- Legal Assistant San Diego, California
- Electrical Engineer, MODEM Architect San Diego, California
- Project Systems Engineer Poway, California
- Quality Engineer Tupelo, Mississippi
You have not recently viewed any jobs.
You have no saved jobs.
-
Featured Jobs
- Legal Assistant San Diego, California
- Electrical Engineer, MODEM Architect San Diego, California
- Project Systems Engineer Poway, California
- Quality Engineer Tupelo, Mississippi
You have not recently viewed any jobs.
You have no saved jobs.