Business Development Director

Herndon, VA 20170 | Work from home flexibility

Posted: 03/21/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Division: Government/DOD Job Number: JN -032025-20308 State: Virginia

Job Description

Business Development Director

Location: Herndon, VA (hybrid)

Industry: Department of Defense

Salary: Up to $220k+/yr (negotiable)

Summary: Responsible for developing, qualifying, and successfully converting a pipeline of 8(a) sole source opportunities that expand company's emerging technology, digital automation, information technology, and related mission support services portfolio.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s degree
  • Must have at least 3 sole source contract wins in the last 18 months
  • Experience in a Systems Integrator or related Federal IT services or consulting organization
  • 10+ years in business development/sales with at least 5 years of experience in IT sales to the Federal Government (IT services and solutions)
  • Working knowledge of digital automation and differentiated high-end IT solutions as well as a proven and established background selling or consulting clients on the benefits of the SBA 8(a) program and driving them towards sole source acquisition strategies.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the SBA 8(a) program and its contracting advantages
  • Strong contract management, negotiation, and influencing skills
  • An in-depth understanding of technology-based services, products, and networking
  • Detailed understanding of the Government contracting and acquisition processes

Responsibilities:

  • Full opportunity lifecycle management to include identification and qualification of opportunities.
  • Development and maintenance of the opportunity pipeline, development of customer-focused solutions, development and maintenance of customer relationships, and working with executive staff to obtain opportunity pursuit approvals.
  • Additional responsibilities include supporting the development of strong proposals and driving revenues that exceed assigned revenue targets.
  • Identify and approach prospects through cold calling, networking, and market research.
  • Identify and communicate with influencers and decision makers within the Federal Government where requirements align with EMG offerings and capabilities, specifically sole source procurement advantages.
  • Achieve annual sales goals.
  • Participate in industry events.
  • Research various online resources to identify potential sales opportunities and decision maker access opportunities.

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