Director of Business Development - Space & Science

Job Title: Director of Business Development - Space & Science
Clearance Required: No
Work Location: Vienna, VA or Remote

We are seeking a highly motivated Director of Business Development - Space & Science to join our team, specializing in identifying and qualifying opportunities within the Federal sector, with expertise within the NOAA, USDA, and related domains. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development, market analysis, and client relationship management within these sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Market Research and Opportunity Identification:
• Conduct thorough research and analysis of the Federal market landscape, focusing on Space and Science sectors.
• Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, including contracts, partnerships, and collaborations.
2. Qualification and Pipeline Development:
• Qualify leads and opportunities based on established criteria and strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities within the Federal sector.
3. Client Relationship Management:
• Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers within target agencies, particularly NOAA.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs, challenges, and strategic priorities.
4. Proposal Development Support:
• Collaborate with proposal teams to develop compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals.
• Provide input on technical and business strategies to enhance proposal success rate.
5. Market Intelligence and Strategy Development:
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive activities impacting the Federal sector.
• Contribute to the development of business development strategies and plans aligned with organizational goals.
6. Networking and Industry Engagement:
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities relevant to the Federal sector and Space and Science domain.
• Build and maintain a professional network of contacts to support business development efforts.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in business development within the Federal sector.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, qualifying, and capturing new business opportunities.
• Strong understanding of Federal procurement processes, including familiarity with NOAA procurement procedures preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $170,500 - $220,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline: March 16, 2025

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:

• PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Culture and Values:

Alpha Omega's Core Values are (H) harmony, (E) engagement, (A) accountability, (R) resourcefulness, and (T) tenacity - co