Business Development Executive, International in United States at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Business Development Executive, International in United States.

This strategic remote role offers the opportunity to drive international growth initiatives across global defense, aerospace, and government sectors. You will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, building international partnerships, and supporting market expansion efforts in allied and partner nations. Working in a highly collaborative environment, you will engage with senior stakeholders across business, operations, legal, and program management teams to develop winning strategies for complex international pursuits. The position combines market intelligence, customer engagement, and capture leadership, making it ideal for a business development professional with strong geopolitical awareness and experience navigating international defense ecosystems. This is a high-impact role with visibility across executive leadership and the opportunity to contribute directly to long-term global growth objectives.

• Identify, qualify, and pursue international business opportunities aligned with strategic growth priorities across defense, aerospace, security, and government markets.
• Develop and execute regional market entry and expansion strategies while building a sustainable pipeline of international opportunities.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with foreign government officials, military leaders, embassies, industry stakeholders, channel partners, and prime contractors.
• Lead partnership development activities including teaming agreements, joint ventures, and strategic alliances to strengthen international positioning.
• Support capture strategy development, proposal efforts, pricing coordination, and competitive solution design for international pursuits.
• Monitor geopolitical developments, procurement trends, defense spending, and regional market dynamics to identify emerging growth opportunities.
• Conduct competitive intelligence analysis and provide executive leadership with strategic recommendations, forecasts, and market insights.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, export control regulations, anti-corruption laws, and international trade requirements while mitigating operational and regulatory risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, finance, contracts, legal, operations, and program management teams to align solutions with customer needs and corporate objectives.
• Represent the organization at international trade events, defense exhibitions, industry conferences, and customer engagements globally.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Relations, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Strong experience in international business development, defense, aerospace, government contracting, or related industries.
• Deep understanding of Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), international cooperative programs, and allied defense initiatives.
• Knowledge of international acquisition environments, export controls, compliance frameworks, and government procurement processes.
• Experience conducting market analysis, competitive intelligence, and strategic planning in international markets.
• Strong relationship-building and executive communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with regional defense markets such as Europe, Indo-Pacific, Middle East, or Latin America is highly valued.
• Ability to navigate complex international environments and manage multiple growth initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience supporting offset agreements, industrial participation strategies, or international teaming arrangements is a plus.
• Foreign language proficiency, prior military or diplomatic experience, and active security clearance are considered advantageous.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed (up to 50%).

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage options
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Generous paid time off and recognized holiday schedule
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Flexible remote work environment
• Collaborative and mission-driven company culture
• Opportunities to work on impactful international defense and security initiatives.