Senior Director/Business Development/Strategic Advisor - Aerospace & Defense Overview

This role focuses on driving strategic engagement with defense and aerospace sectors, influencing policy, and promoting advanced technology adoption to maintain competitive advantage for customers and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret defense policy, legislation, and funding priorities; advise leadership on implications for business strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with defense OEMs, government agencies, and industry associations.
• Develop and publish content on emerging technologies, digital engineering, and defense modernization.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align product offerings with defense requirements.
• Track trends in aerospace, defense procurement, and technology adoption; provide actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in aerospace and defense sectors.
• Strong understanding of government procurement processes and defense policy.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to synthesize technical and policy information into strategic recommendations.

Cadence is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.

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