Senior Manager, Business Development (USMC) | Overland AI · Teeming.ai
Overland AI
Overland AI is a pioneering company specializing in advanced ground autonomy solutions for defense applications. They develop fully autonomous tactical vehicles and modular payloads designed for…
Overland AI is a pioneering company specializing in advanced ground autonomy solutions for defense applications. They develop fully autonomous tactical vehicles and modular payloads designed for…
Participation from Point72 Ventures, Overmatch Ventures, Shasta Ventures, Ascend, Osage University Partners, The CAPROCK Group.
- 2026-02-03
$100M
Announced round reported to scale operations with U.S. armed forces; included a $20M venture debt facility from TriplePoint Capital.
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“Multiple institutional venture investors including 8VC, Point72 Ventures, Shasta Ventures, Ascend, Osage University Partners, Overmatch Ventures”
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About Overland AI
Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success.
Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.
Role Summary
We’re looking for an experienced defense business development manager to join an expanding team focused on driving Overland AI’s growth and success in the Marine Corps, creating new lines of effort with potential customers and expanding existing ones
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Location
The preferred location for this position is the Washington, DC area. Seattle, southern California, and eastern North Carolina are other workable locations. Frequent travel expected.
CompensationAnnual Base Pay:
$160,000 – $220,000 USD
Benefits:
Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.
Equity compensation
Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans.
Unlimited PTO
401k with company match
Parental leave
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Support the development of a deliberate and cohesive strategy for growing business with the U.S. Marine Corps and other government agencies, the US defense industrial base, and partner nations—particularly in the Indo-Pacific.
Strategically map opportunities and key decision-makers within USMC acquisitions and requirements organizations; build and maintain long-term, productive partnerships with that network
Engage, grow, and establish new in-roads with key customers and partners, collaborating with Overland AI Program Managers on account strategies and planning
Represent the voice of the customer; synthesize customer feedback and market trends to drive the evolution of Overland AI’s product
Collaborate with key stakeholders across Overland AI to ensure alignment and coordination of growth efforts
Execute and drive revenue growth by meeting specific bookings targets
Consistently meet and/or exceed bookings targets
Set, monitor, and regularly report on performance metrics using CRM software
Support the end-to-end proposal and contracting process, negotiating terms to set Overland AI up for success in the long-term and ultimately closing the deal
Seamlessly collaborate on contract wins with Program Managers
Contribute to Overland’s government engagement strategy through consistent, clear communication with the Director of Government Relations.
Support sales and business development best practices
Develop, track, and report weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales objectives
Contribute to a strong culture amongst all team members that contributes to the sales process, maintaining alignment, fostering collaboration and driving a high level of performance
Provide excellent executive communication
Engage with Overland AI executives to describe opportunities, applicability to Overland core competencies, and the value of the opportunity in both the near and long term
Engage with government and business executives in a way that generates mutually beneficial outcomes and builds trust. Develop enduring relationships with key government decision makers.
Multi-functional understanding of sales, marketing, business development, account management, channel/partner management and product management
Comprehensive understanding of—and network within—relevant requirements and acquisitions organizations: MARCORSYSCOM, PEO Land System, CDD/CD&I, MCWL
Comprehensive understanding of government contracting methods to include OTAs, SBIRs, IDIQs, etc
Experience and strong relationships within the Fleet Marine Force
Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity amid a fast-moving, rapidly growing business
Demonstrated ability to relentlessly identify and pursue new opportunities
Demonstrated ability to work independently and develop creative solutions to problems while supporting the success of all team members
Strong listening skills and ability to understand and communicate the unique needs of the Marines to the product team
Demonstrated ability to research and capitalize on government budget documents to identify growth opportunities
Experience selling defense technology or dual-use products into the DoD ecosystem and navigating its acquisition process, to include transition to programs of record
Experience with software business models that support defense-first or dual-use technologies; experience with embedded systems or autonomous systems preferred
Ability to obtain a US government security clearance required; active clearance preferred.
