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Boeing is seeking a Business Development Capture Strategy Leader to support Boeing Technology Innovation (BTI) Hazelwood, MO. Everett, WA. Berkeley, MO. Huntington Beach, CA. Arlington, VA. El Segundo, CA. and Tukwila, WA.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including : Senior and Lead Business Development Capture Strategy Leader.
As the advanced central research and development organization of The Boeing Company, Technology Innovation (BTI) provides innovative technologies that enable the development of future aerospace solutions while improving the cycle time, cost, quality and performance of existing Boeing products and services.
The role of Business Development within BTI is to help create business relationships/opportunities with external R&D entities like the US Dept of Defense (DoD), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and a host of industry partners and suppliers to achieve these technology goals.
The successful candidate will have a passion for aerospace technology and experience working with these R&D entities in order to partner with BTI’s world class technologists in these pursuits.
Position Responsibilities
Provide strategic intelligence and engage potential external customers to identify / create / shape strategic new business opportunities (commonly referred to as Contracted Research & Development or CRAD)
Advise BTI leadership and technology teams on new business (CRAD) objectives and goals
Lead regularly scheduled new business meetings with the BTI technology teams to review campaign activities and status
Develop and disseminate status of new business capture and forecasts (e.g. “opportunity pipeline”)
Chair external new business Gate Review Board and facilitate gate decisions and authorize funding for new business activities (Marketing Assist, Bid & Proposal)
Assists in preparing proposals by developing themes and discriminators and ensures correct members are on the team
Establishes, maintains and expands network to address customer needs and keep lines of communication open.
Leads strategic external capture customer engagement planning for exhibits and sponsorships
Provide guidance for external new business using lessons learned from win/loss feedback
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineer, science, spaneting, business or suitable degree
3+ years of experience working with the US Government acquisition process
3+ years of experience in business development and strategy in aerospace or equivalent industries
3+ years of experience with business development, including research, planning, spaneting, execution, and customer retention
3+ years of experience in new business development, including shaping, proposal writing, and winning government contracts
Ability to travel domestically and internationally; predominately domestic travel
Experience communicating with technical experts and explaining difficult technical concepts to non-technical business users
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
Advanced degree (beyond Bachelor’s) in engineering, science, spaneting, business
Technical/experience background particularly around Aerospace Research & Technology, flight testing, test & evaluation
Background and/or experience working with and experience fostering relationships with DoD customers (e.g. AFRL, ONR, ARL, DARPA, etc), NASA and/or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) particularly its Technology organization
Knowledge of or experience with the Government (funding) / Defense Requirements and Acquisition processes
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance post-start is preferred.
Travel
25
Drug Free Workplace
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range Senior: $120,700 - $163, 300
Summary Pay Range Lead: $153,000 - $207,00
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 16, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Education
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Contingent Upon Program Reward
The position is contingent upon program award
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
