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Strategy & Business Development Manager

Goleta, CA · Hybrid

$108K - $146K/yr

Strategy & Business Development Manager Reports to: VP, Strategy & Business Development Location: Goleta, CA (Hybrid) Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday - Thursday The Role As the Strategy ...

Apple Inc.

Sales Strategy Development Lead

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$146.80 - $221.20/hr

Reporting to the Manager, WW Business Development, the role will require periodic travel (20 ... Own strategic initiatives as assigned, delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced, ambiguous ...

Apple

Sales Strategy Development Lead

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Reporting to the Manager, WW Business Development, the role will require periodic travel (20%). Minimum Qualifications 8+ years of sales strategy or business development experience Experience ...

Apple

Sales Strategy Development Lead

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$149K - $225K/yr

Reporting to the Manager, WW Business Development, the role will require periodic travel (20 ... strategic initiatives as assigned, delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced, ambiguous ...

MediaAlpha

VP, Strategy & Development

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$225K - $325K/yr

... Strategy & Development to join our team. This is a high-impact individual contributor role ... You'll build and manage strategic relationships outside our standard carrier and publisher channels ...

MediaAlpha

VP, Strategy & Development

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$225K - $325K/yr

... Strategy & Development to join our team. This is a high-impact individual contributor role ... You'll build and manage strategic relationships outside our standard carrier and publisher channels ...

Socket.dev

Development Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$95 - $115/hr

This position manages an assigned portfolio of sponsors, donors, grant funders, and strategic ... The Development Manager works collaboratively with internal departments and external stakeholders ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for strategy development manager in California is $93,207.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,100.00 and $110,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Strategy Development Manager vs Business Analyst?

AspectStrategy Development ManagerBusiness Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field; often an MBA; strong strategic planning skillsBachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field; certifications like CBAP are common
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning teams, executive meetings, cross-department collaborationProject teams, data analysis, process improvement initiatives
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting firms, large corporations, finance, and tech industriesCorporate, finance, healthcare, and technology sectors

The Strategy Development Manager focuses on high-level strategic planning and long-term growth initiatives, working closely with leadership. In contrast, a Business Analyst concentrates on analyzing data, improving processes, and supporting project implementation. Both roles require analytical skills and industry knowledge but differ in scope and strategic involvement.

What does a strategy development manager do?

A strategy development manager is responsible for analyzing market trends, identifying growth opportunities, and creating strategic plans to achieve organizational goals. They collaborate with leadership to develop long-term strategies, often utilizing data analysis and industry research. Strong communication, analytical skills, and experience with strategic frameworks are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Strategy Development Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,207 per year, or $44.8 per hour.

Senior Principal, Strategy Development

L3HHCM20

San Diego, CA

$138K - $257K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Senior Principal, Strategy Development

Job Code: 40794

Job Location: Rochester, NY; Palm Bay, FL; Londonderry, NH; San Diego, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Nashville, TN

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

 

Job Description:

We are seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships with deep technical expertise and exceptional strategic acumen to drive high-value partnerships across our Communications and Spectrum Dominance portfolio. In this role, the candidate will identify, negotiate, and execute complex external collaborations that directly expand our market share and advance our technological capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical familiarity with defense systems, specifically tactical radios, night vision devices, datalinks, protected waveforms, electronic warfare, counter-UAS, and electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) passive sensing devices. They will serve as the primary bridge between our internal Engineering and Business Development teams, and key external industry partners to accelerate the deployment of next-generation mission solutions.

Essential Functions:

  • Build strategic alliances with key industry partners
  • Help shape technology roadmaps to align with future customer needs
  • Work with Engineering to draft solutions that expand our market share and advance our technological capabilities
  • Create and maintain a framework to gate potential industry partnerships
  • Brief the Segment staff, to include the Segment President, on potential new partnerships as well as update them on existing partnerships
  • Work with Strategy to outline partnerships as part of our strategic plans
  • Act as the Segment POC for industry partnerships that cross Sectors
  • Ability to travel 25%-50%
  • Ability to obtain a US Security clearance

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 15 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 13 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.

 

Preferred Additional Skills:

 

  • Understanding of the aerospace and defense landscape, to include potential industry partners and competitors is a must
  • Strong technical and strategic acumen required
  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Proficiency with PowerPoint for executive level communication
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Familiarity with tactical radios, night vision devices, datalinks, protected waveforms, electronic warfare, counter-UAS, and electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) passive sensing devices preferred
  • Experience utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to drive business practices is desired
  • Previous experience in an engineering or strategy role is a plus
  • Existing TS/SCI security clearance preferred

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $159,500 - $196,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $138,500 - $257,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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