Director, Business Development, Advanced Effects (International)

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: today

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Director, Business Development, Advanced Effects (International)

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The Advanced Effects Business Line seeks a Director of International Business Development to lead the Air Dominance and Strike Division, focusing on shaping and capturing ground and air launched advanced effects opportunities with international partners. This role involves developing capture strategies, coordinating trade shows, and understanding country-specific budget cycles while representing key design trades for partner nations. The ideal candidate will have extensive acquisition or operational experience with missile systems across various domains and prior work with foreign militaries, emphasizing current operational needs in Europe and Asia. Proficiency in FMS/DCS processes is preferred, along with the ability to travel up to 75% internationally. This position requires a deep understanding of international defense markets and strong diplomatic skills to navigate licensing and releasability issues effectively.

Skills

FMS DCS Secret security clearance CI/CD Military operations experience Foreign military relations Missile systems experience Surface fires experience Air launched effects experience Air defense domains experience Travel management Trade show coordination Budget cycle understanding Licensing and releasability processes Security clearances

What you'll do

Generate and capture international advanced effects opportunities through significant travel and trade show coordination.
Develop and implement strategic plans to secure ground and air launched advanced effects projects with international partners.
Represent specific country budget cycles and design trades for partner nations in key operational discussions.
Expand existing business relationships within the Air Dominance and Strike Division internationally.
Navigate Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) processes, including licensing and releasability issues.

What we're looking for

Prior acquisition or operational experience with missile systems in various roles and missions.
Experience working with foreign militaries or ministries of defense, focusing on key allies in Europe and Asia.
Ability to develop and execute capture strategies for international advanced effects opportunities.
Strong understanding of FMS/DCS processes and ability to navigate licensing and releasability issues.
Secret security clearance required.
Significant international travel capability (up to 50% - 75%).

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