Castelion
Director, Business Development – Air Force Programs
Torrance, CA +3 · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 7, 2026
- Location
- Torrance, CA
Washington, DC
DC - Virginia
19951 Mariner Ave, Torance, CA 90503 - Experience
- 7+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Employment is contingent on the candidate's ability to access applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing. If the role is designated for classified or restricted government access, employment may also depend on obtaining and maintaining required clearance or authorization and satisfying applicable citizenship or other eligibility requirements.
About the job
Leads Air Force business development, capture, customer relationships, and requirements shaping from opportunity identification through contract award.
What you'll do
- Own and execute Air Force capture plans, win strategies, pricing analysis, teaming, and solution shaping through contract award.
- Build relationships with Air Force stakeholders and represent the company in customer engagements and industry events.
- Shape and track program requirements, translating customer priorities into internal capture and solution strategies.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in defense Business Development, Capture Management, or Program Management, with demonstrated success in the U.S. Air Force market.
- Understanding of USAF acquisition processes and Department of War POM processes; ability to drive a full capture lifecycle through proposal submission.
- Active DoW Secret security clearance; exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with senior government personnel.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree; direct experience supporting or engaging with Air Force programs; Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- Prior military service, Air Force mission-area experience in Electronic Warfare, Weapons Systems, or Munitions, familiarity with AFLCMC and Armament Directorate (EB), or graduation from the United States Air Force Weapons School.
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