Business Development Specialist, Lead

Business Development Specialist Lead We are looking for a Business Development Specialist Lead to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location. Your responsibilities include driving growth initiatives, identifying and securing new business opportunities, and leading complex and large-scale proposal efforts within the subsea oil & gas industry for the commercial business segment. This role plays a critical part in growing strategic partnerships, advancing pipeline development, and supporting the capture of key programs. Salary: $113,900.00 - $151,800.00 per year. Your challenge includes: Leading the identification, assessment, and pursuit of new business opportunities Developing and executing capture strategies for high-value pursuits Cultivating and maintaining trusted relationships with senior-level stakeholders Serving as capture lead on complex, high-value bids Analyzing industry trends, competitor activities, customer budgets, and procurement forecasts Contributing to long-term business development planning and pipeline forecasting Representing the company at industry conferences, technical forums, and client meetings Collaborating with the engineering team to align technology roadmaps with market needs What you bring: Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field 7+ years of experience in subsea oil & gas or offshore energy markets sales and business development Existing network within major operators, EPC, and subsea contractors Strong understanding of subsea production systems Proven track record of securing major contracts and developing long-term customer relationships Strategic thinker with a strong orientation toward execution and results Excellent communication, presentation, and listening skills Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required Technical aptitude in machine design Experience setting up sales channels and representation an asset Experience working in Brazil oil & gas industry preferred Join the WRIGHT Team! Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.