Senior Business Development Director

2 months, 4 weeks ago
Full-time
Lead
Sales and Business Development
Q2 Impact

Q2 Impact

Q2 Impact leverages innovation and evidence to enhance global development by co-creating strategies and utilizing AI-powered tools for advanced monitoring and evaluation, enabling institutions and leaders to effectively navigate complexity and drive im...

Professional Services
51-250
Founded 1998

Description

  • Originate and qualify new business opportunities across the Department of War, with emphasis on COCOMs, DSCA, and adjacent mission buyers.
  • Build early customer visibility, influence demand, and position Q2IMPACT as a preferred partner.
  • Own the Department of War pipeline end-to-end, including opportunity identification, qualification, progression, and CRM maintenance.
  • Lead capture efforts from opportunity identification through proposal submission and internal gate reviews.
  • Develop capture strategies using customer intelligence, competitive positioning, relationship mapping, and win themes.
  • Drive pre-RFP shaping activities, including requirement influence, relationship development, and early positioning.
  • Lead or support proposal development, including technical solutioning, management approaches, win themes, and key proposal sections.
  • Manage proposal execution through kickoff and submission, ensuring compliance and competitive positioning.
  • Build and maintain a network of primes, subcontractors, and other partners to support teaming and pursuit strategy.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities through OTAs, SBIR/STTR, and other non-traditional acquisition pathways.
  • Advise leadership on emerging acquisition models and support positioning of innovation-driven capabilities.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in federal business development, capture management, or growth leadership within DoW or national security markets.
  • Demonstrated track record of winning work and growing portfolios.
  • Deep understanding of pre-RFP shaping, capture strategy, teaming, proposal support, and federal acquisition processes.
  • Experience identifying, leveraging, or pursuing IDIQs, GWACs, and other contract vehicles.
  • Existing relationships within government, such as DSCA, COCOM J-codes, SCOs, Service components, or adjacent defense stakeholders.
  • Established network across industry, including primes, subcontractors, and vehicle holders relevant to DoW services work.
  • Experience leading technical and cost proposal development.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits without close day-to-day oversight.
  • Ability to lead and execute in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment.
  • Experience in security cooperation, AM&E, knowledge management, staffing support, or institutional support services is preferred.
  • Experience supporting or pursuing work with DSCA and/or COCOMs is preferred.
  • Experience with OTAs, SBIR/STTR, or other alternative acquisition pathways is preferred.
  • Experience in small to mid-sized federal contracting environments is preferred.
  • Active Secret clearance is preferred.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and shape a growing firm with a solid industry reputation and expansion potential.
  • Work across development, diplomacy, and defense sectors on a broad portfolio of projects and clients.
  • Supportive and inclusive culture that values innovation, excellence, and collaboration.
  • Join a dynamic team with diverse backgrounds and expertise committed to high-quality results and meaningful impact.
  • Professional office environment with standard office equipment provided.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Interested in this position?

Apply directly on the company website

Apply Now

Similar Roles

Federal Environmental Program Director - Federal CERCLA/RCRA Programs and Client Development

True Environmental Professional Services

Sundance Consultants is seeking a Federal Environmental Program Director to grow its federal practice while leading complex CERCLA and RCRA investigation, remediation, and compliance programs for DOD, DOI, and other federal clients.

12 hours, 15 minutes ago

Business Development Manager

GoodLeap 1K-5K Capital Markets

GoodLeap is hiring a Business Development Manager to identify and onboard home improvement contractors, connect them with suitable financing products, and support partner growth.

12 hours, 15 minutes ago

Senior Business Strategist

Seer Interactive 51-250 Professional Services

Seer Interactive is seeking a digital marketing practitioner to build inbound relationships with major brands, qualify opportunities, develop integrated growth strategies, and guide prospects through contract close and client handoff.

Content Marketing Digital Marketing HubSpot SEO
12 hours, 15 minutes ago

Business Development Director

Spiria 51-250 Internet Software & Services

Spiria is seeking a Business Development Director to find and develop new clients for custom software engagements, guiding complex opportunities from initial discovery through proposal and account growth.

CRM HubSpot Salesforce
12 hours, 30 minutes ago

You're on a roll! Sign up now to keep applying.

Sign Up

Already have an account? Log in

Used by 14,729+ remote workers