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Business Development Director - Air Force Programs

United States, Chantilly Employment contract 160639.75 - 279760.82 USD / Year · Job Posted June 28, 2026
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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Account Manager specializing in the Air Force domain. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of current Air Force operations, strong business acumen, and a proven track record of fostering relationships within the defense sector. The primary focus of this role is to drive business growth by identifying and pursuing opportunities within Air Force, facilitating meetings for capability briefings and demonstrations, managing client portfolios, and expanding our market reach through networking and relationship-building activities. This person will work with VP Growth, Business Unit (BU) Growth Leads, and BU Ops P&L leads to develop an integrated account strategy, pulling from across the entirety of our internal Enterprise Digital & Global Engineering Sector (EDGE) EDGE BU and the greater Arcfield to deliver the “critical mass” of the company in their respective accounts.

Job Responsibility

  • Serve as the single point of accountability for all business within assigned Air Force accounts
  • Develop and maintain a 3-year account strategy aligned to Customer mission priorities, Budget outlook (POM, PB, appropriations), Evolving DoW priorities, such as counter-drone, drone operations, and Competitive landscape
  • Identify and prioritize strategic growth areas (programs, tech domains, contract vehicles)
  • Maintain an Account Plan that integrates BD, Capture, and Delivery
  • Build and sustain trusted relationships with Program Managers (PMs), Technical leads, Contracting Officers (KOs), and Senior Leadership
  • Lead customer engagement cadence: Quarterly strategic engagements, Program-level touchpoints, and Industry days / conferences
  • Understand customer pain points, hot buttons, and funding realities
  • Own identification of new opportunities across New starts, Recompetes, and On-contract growth
  • Drive qualification rigor using defined criteria: Mission alignment, Budget realism, Customer access, Competitive positioning
  • Maintain a healthy pipeline (typically 3–5x revenue target)
  • Partner with BU Growth Leads and Capture Managers to Shape opportunities early (pre-RFP), Influence acquisition strategy, and Position the company for win
  • Ensure capture strategies align to account strategy
  • Lead front-end shaping activities: Requirements influence, White papers / RFIs, and Industry engagement
  • Coordinate across internal stakeholders: Technical SMEs and Solution architects
  • Ensure alignment between capability offerings and customer needs
  • Partner with Program Managers to Ensure customer satisfaction, Identify follow-on work, and Mitigate performance risks

Requirements

  • BS 16-18, MS 14+, PhD 10+
  • Possess and maintain a Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field. MBA preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development or sales, with a focus on the defense industry and specifically within the Air Force domain.
  • Proven track record of successfully meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving business growth.
  • Strong understanding of Air Force operations, procurement processes, and contracting mechanisms.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What we offer

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement and Savings
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • wellness programs

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