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BTAS, Inc.

Intelligence Analyst

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$164K - $210K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and ... We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to ...

BTAS

Intelligence Analyst

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$164K - $210K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and ... We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to ...

Nova Solvers

Director of Business Development

Torrance, CA · On-site

$200 - $300/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... defense, intelligence, and space sectors. About Nova Solvers Nova Solvers is an advanced ... Working closely with executive leadership and engineering teams, this individual will help shape ...

Kyndryl

Director, Cyber Defense

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$119K - $161K/yr

Direct the Cyber Threat Intelligence program and own the intelligence-to-defense loop: convert ... Working command of detection engineering practice: detection-as-code, content lifecycle management ...

Leidos

Intelligence Analyst

Marysville, CA · On-site

$59K - $106K/yr

Provide expert insight into foreign military capabilities and defense issues while addressing ... Exceptional oral and written communication, problem-solving abilities, and a knack for working both ...

JLL

Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst

San Francisco, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Partner with Cyber Defense and engineering as a technical peer to translate intelligence into mitigation and detection strategies. * Help guide our intel-architecture requirements, working with ...

BAE Systems

Aircraft Tech IV

Mojave, CA · On-site

$66K - $105K/yr

Provides technical support for engineers working in a research or design/development environment ... Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense ...

JLL

Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst

Los Angeles, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Partner with Cyber Defense and engineering as a technical peer to translate intelligence into mitigation and detection strategies. * Help guide our intel-architecture requirements, working with ...

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Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in security, intelligence, or related field; often requires security clearanceBachelor's degree in intelligence, security studies, or related field; may require security clearance
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, defense contractors, military settingsGovernment agencies, private sector, consulting firms
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily defense and military sectorsBroader intelligence community, including defense, law enforcement, and private sector

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Sr Director Business Development - Defense/Government Programs (Autonomy & Navigation Systems)

Anello Photonics

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

About ANELLO: 

ANELLO Photonics is a Silicon Valley-based technology company pioneering high-performance inertial navigation solutions using integrated silicon photonics. Our breakthrough optical gyroscope technology enables precise navigation in GPS-denied and contested environments, supporting next-generation autonomous systems across defense (Land, Air and Sea) and industrial markets.  

Position Overview: 

ANELLO is seeking a senior business development leader to drive U.S. government and Defense programs and strategic growth initiatives aligned with the rapid transition to autonomous and uncrewed systems. This role will lead engagements with DoD, defense primes, federal agencies and direct to customers to position ANELLO's navigation solutions as critical infrastructure for GPS-denied operations.  

The ideal candidate brings deep experience navigating government acquisition processes, shaping requirements, and winning funding proposals and customer design wins-particularly in autonomy. 

1. Government Strategy & Capture 

  • Develop and execute U.S. government business development and capture strategy across DoD (Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, SOCOM, DIU etc) 
  • Identify, qualify, and lead capture of programs in autonomy, uncrewed systems (USV/UUV/UAS/UGV), and GPS denied precision navigation 
  • Shape early-stage requirements and influence program definitions through direct engagement with program offices and stakeholders 
  • Drive system-level design wins with primes and integrators delivering autonomous platforms 

2. Customer Engagement & Relationships 

  • Build and maintain senior-level relationships with PEOs, PMs, defense primes, government labs 
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on navigation and autonomy technologies for GPS contested and denied environments.  
  • Represent the company in classified and unclassified meetings, industry days, and technical briefings 

3. Contracts & Acquisition Execution 

  • Lead responses to RFPs, BAAs, OTAs, and SBIR/STTR opportunities 
  • Navigate DoD acquisition and budgeting processes (POM, appropriations) to align strategy with upcoming funding awards  
  • Negotiate and drive teaming agreements, strategic partnerships, and contract terms 

4. Market Development & Internal Leadership 

  • Drive adoption of silicon photonics-based inertial navigation systems across defense and industrial (dual use) autonomous platforms 
  • Define and execute go to market strategy in collaboration with product, engineering, and executive leadership 
  • Provide market intelligence and competitive analysis to inform roadmap decisions and opportunity prioritization 

Qualifications: 

  • 10-15+ years of experience in business development, program capture, government contracts and working defense agencies and primes 
  • Have or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance 
  • Proven track record of winning and managing U.S. government and defense contracts  
  • Deep understanding of gov acquisition processes (FAR/DFARS, OTAs, SBIRs, etc.) 
  • Strong network across defense agencies and prime contractors as well as experience engaging with organizations such as DIU, DARPA, NAVSEA, NAVAIR, etc 
  • Experience in autonomy, robotics, navigation systems, or related defense technologies 
  • Familiarity with maritime (USV/UUV), aerial (UAS), or ground robotic systems (UGV) 
  • Experience with GPS-denied nav, inertial systems (IMUs, FOGs), or autonomous 

Additional information: 

  • Applicants must be United States Citizens. 

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