What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Business Development position at EVONA?
Business Development Executive, Defense | Hybrid | DC / Denver / Huntsville – Autonomous Technology 🧭
We’re partnered with a global leader in navigation and autonomy technology as they expand their U.S. defense footprint. Already active in key programs, they’re now hiring a Business Development Executive to drive growth across new and adjacent opportunities, with a particular focus on land vehicle applications.
This is a high-impact role for someone who blends technical understanding of APNT/INS with a strong track record of winning business in complex DoD environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new business with Tier 0 primes and Tier 1 defense integrators
- Identify and capture adjacent program opportunities across the defense ecosystem
- Partner with commercial, product, and engineering teams on growth initiatives
- Position navigation technologies as critical enablers of targeting, guidance, and overall system performance
- Build trusted relationships with primes, government customers, and end users through demos, briefings, and direct engagement
Key Requirements
- 5 years in BD or technical sales within defense environments
- Experience in land vehicle programs strongly preferred
- Knowledge of how navigation solutions integrate into wider defense architectures
- Proven success selling into primes and navigating DoD procurement cycles
- Excellent communicator, able to bridge technical and commercial conversations
- Must be a U.S. Person
If you’ve worked in or around defense programs, sold into primes, and thrive in fast-moving environments, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of navigation in U.S. defense.
Apply now or get in touch directly with Chloe @ EVONA – c.jakeways@evona.com
I look forward to hearing from you!☺