Market Development Executive, U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)

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Job Description

Following its acquisition by Motorola Solutions Silvus is entering a new phase of scale and strategic impact. We are expanding our Strategic Growth organization to shape demand early influence requirements and embed Silvus technologies into future programs of record across the U.S. Department of Defense.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a full-time Market Development Executive U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) that will report to the Vice President of Strategic Growth on the Sales team. The successful individual in this role will serve as Silvus senior market-shaping leader across the Marine Corps enterprise. This role is responsible for influencing capability development shaping requirements and building durable advocacy for Silvus technologies across Marine Corps modernization efforts. This MDE position is not transactional sales. Instead the MDE operates upstream of capture and sales - engaging senior Marine Corps stakeholders to ensure Silvus networking capabilities are understood valued and integrated into future naval operational concepts experimentation and acquisition strategies.

This Market Development Executive USMC position is eligible for 100% remote work depending on location with a preference for this individual to have proximity to key USMC commands.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Market Shaping & Strategic Engagement

• Serve as Silvus senior representative to the U.S. Marine Corps shaping demand across CD&I MARCORSYSCOM Fleet Marine Forces and Marine Littoral Regiments.

• Influence Marine Corps capability development aligned with Force Design 2030 EABO Stand-In Forces and distributed C2.

• Position Silvus technologies as mission-critical enablers for expeditionary C2 and resilient littoral communications.

Requirements Influence & Early Advocacy

• Shape alignment between Silvus capabilities and Marine Corps networking priorities.

• Engage early in experimentation concept development and requirements formation.

• Cultivate advocacy among senior Marines and operational units.

Strategic Coordination & Internal Alignment

• Serve as the senior market anchor for the USMC portfolio coordinating a team-based pursuit model across Business Development DoD Account Sales and OEM / Prime Sales.

• Become aligned and coordinate with internal stakeholders (Sales Engineering Product Capture Executive Leadership) to deliver unified messaging and pursuit strategy for priority programs.

• Partner with Motorola Solutions and MSI Government Affairs to synchronize advocacy and policy outreach.

• Ensure disciplined handoff of shaped opportunities.

Intelligence & Insight

• Provide continuous market insight into Silvus leadership - capturing trends in USMC network modernization tactical communications and EW/spectrum management.

• Identify and cultivate emerging opportunities for long-term revenue growth.

• Represent Silvus at USMC DoD and industry forums to promote thought leadership and build institutional advocacy for Silvus MN-MIMO waveform and Spectrum Dominance technology.

• Provide insight into Marine Corps planning cycles experimentation and acquisition pathways.

Accountability & Impact

• Develop and execute the USMC Market Development Plan defining shaping objectives key relationships and pursuit milestones in coordination with USMC Sales/BD stakeholders.

• Contribute to Silvus pipeline growth by ensuring multi-year program opportunities are identified and matured toward Business Development hand-off.

Travel Requirements - up to 50% as needed to maintain strong customer engagement and relationships.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in strategic relationship management account management or government relations within the defense industry.

• Senior-level USMC or Marine Corps-supporting experience in modernization C5ISR tactical communications or spectrum/EW applications.

• Pre-existing established and verifiable network of contacts across CD&I MARCORSYSCOM and MEFs.

• Exceptional executive-level communication presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Strong strategic planning and big picture thinking.

• Ability to support downstream capture and sales and operate with a high-level of autonomy and build trust as a credible advisor

• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college

• Extensive prior USMC service (e.g. former General Officer) OR extensive experience as a senior civilian (GS-15/SES equivalent) or defense industry executive.

• Experience with Force Design 2030 EABO or expeditionary networking.

• Joint or coalition C2 experience.

• Track record of successfully shaping requirements for major DoD programs.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in strategic relationship management account management or government relations within the defense industry.

• Senior-level USMC or Marine Corps-supporting experience in modernization C5ISR tactical communications or spectrum/EW applications.

• Pre-existing established and verifiable network of contacts across CD&I MARCORSYSCOM and MEFs.

• Ability to support downstream capture and sales and operate with a high-level of autonomy and build trust as a credible advisor

• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Provided

Position Type

Referral Payment Plan

Our :

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical Dental Visionbenefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• PaidParental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

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