Business Development Specialist – Latin America

Are you driven to advance critical missions and strengthen partnerships across the Latin America (LATAM) region? Do you excel at building strategic relationships, uncovering new opportunities, and shaping solutions that align with regional priorities and operational needs? If so, we’re seeking a Business Development Specialist to lead our growth with key defense and government customers. In this role, you will be a critical contributor to our international market strategy, with a primary focus on the LATAM customer base. You’ll leverage your understanding of Uncrewed Air Systems, regional defense and security landscapes, and cross-border collaboration to identify, develop, and capture new business. Success in this position requires strong cultural fluency, the ability to navigate diverse stakeholders and decision-making environments, and the judgment to adapt approaches to local contexts. This is an opportunity to combine your business acumen, relationship-building skills, and appreciation for regional culture to drive mission success through innovative partnerships, tailored solutions, and enduring customer trust. The Latin American market has proven successful and important, with substantial growth potential and opportunities. What you’ll do: Lead business capture opportunities aligned with the international engagement strategy, proactively identifying new market opportunities to position the organization for growth Analyze the company’s capabilities in comparison to customer requirements, budgets, expected timelines, and competitor offerings to identify strengths and areas for differentiation Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, decision-makers, and influencers through consistent and meaningful engagement, fostering trust and collaboration Gather and evaluate customer input to enhance satisfaction, improve solutions, and create opportunities for repeat business Qualify and promptly address customer inquiries to drive action, secure commitments, and build credibility as a trusted partner Manage bid and proposal activities by organizing efforts across internal stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, and securing alignment and approvals from executive leadership Use deep knowledge of the company’s products, services, and processes to proactively shape customer requirements, influence purchasing decisions, and position for success Create, maintain, and continuously update detailed campaign plans, tracking progress, customer responses, and opportunity status to inform long-range business strategies Actively participate in trade shows, conferences, and customer engagements; coordinate follow-up actions and work closely with Marketing to amplify brand awareness and industry presence Education & Experience: 15+ years’ related experience in the aerospace, or defense industry with a bachelor’s degree or 13+years related experience with a master’s degree; comparable military experience will also be considered. …