JOB SUMMARY : We're looking for a Business Development Manager with at least five years of experience in Federal / DoD contracts, either as a Business Development Manager or Capture Manager. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree and be willing to commute to San Antonio, Texas or Frederick, Maryland with Shipley knowledge..
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Build corporate market position and identify, develop, define, and close Federal business opportunities in assigned portfolio.
- Develop, own, and execute a growth strategy for assigned domain, achieving sales and revenue goals.
- Develop and maintain an active pipeline of opportunities, and proactively identify new opportunities to meet strategic growth objectives - both competitive targets and sole source targets.
- Qualify opportunities using a wide variety of information and resources, to support a bid / no-bid review process.
- Pursue and secure strategic relationships with new customers and partners; maintain and mature existing relationships with customers and partners.
- Quality and support the selection of teaming partners for opportunities and as required, support data calls to teaming partners related to capabilities statements, past performance, technical inputs, etc.
- Lead Bid & Proposal efforts for assigned domain - Collaborate with the proposal team to develop proposal response format and structure; act as a significant contributor to solution / offer development and writing strategy; lead and support the development of win themes; participate in the review process.
- Collaborate with the Operations team to cultivate new opportunities with existing customers.
- Lead and support responses to Federal / DoD market research / sources sought / Requests for Information (RFIs).
- ttend Industry Days and Pre-proposal conferences - conducting meaningful networking with both customers and industry partners; gathering value-add Client surrounding forecasted opportunities and Government needs / trends.
- 25-35% travel
- Other duties as required
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :
Minimum five (5) years' experience in business development as a Client Manager or Capture Manager for a Federal / DoD contractorExperience developing (leading and supporting) service-based proposals for DoD / Federal customersShipley process / methods experienceStrong experience using federal opportunity sourcing tools such as SAM.Gov, FedConnect, Deltek GovWinIQ, etc.Experience developing and owning a pipelineExperience developing and executing pursuit / bid strategiesExperience developing strategic collaborations / teaming arrangementsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong presentation and interpersonal communication skillsExcellent personal computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications to include : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, SharePointStrong multitasking skills; ability to be flexible and agile in a fast-paced environmentStrong strategic analysis and critical thinking skillsDesire to achieve; self-motivatedEnjoys collaboration and teamworkDESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :
Experience with 8 (a) Federal contracting methods preferredShipley training preferredKnowledge and / or experience within one or more of the following service areas strongly desired :Information Technology
CybersecurityData systems, data analytics, data modernizationProfessional services (e.g. SETA)Instructional designTraining development / deliveryLogistics