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Job DescriptionGDIT is seeking a Senior Director of Business Development to lead the identification, qualification, and pursuit of new business opportunities within the National Reconnaissance Organization (NRO) and related markets. You must demonstrate a deep understanding of NRO, especially the Mission Operations (MOD), Ground Enterprise (GED) and Mission Integration (MID) Directorates, and its partner agencies including organizational structure, mission priorities and procurement methodology and tendencies, and competitive landscape both from a Prime and subcontractor perspective. You will leverage this knowledge to develop customer and partner engagement plans and provide thought leadership in the marketplace leading to the development and execution of GDIT go-to-market account plans.
We at GDIT are supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. The breadth of our portfolio and the scale of our company allow us to expand and grow into new markets. You will make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. It is an exciting time to join the Intelligence and Homeland Security (IHS) Division Growth team as the NRO Senior Director of Business Development.
HOW A SENIOR DIRECTOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Provide business development for the NRO account.Provide critical leadership across the new business capture lifecycle - from opportunity identification, qualification, and win strategy development through the post submission phases of the Business Development Process. Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, he/she formulates, communicates, and implements an integrated business development and capture strategy that provides customers a clear and defensible justification for selecting GDIT for the awardDevelop and implements campaign plans and strategies, maintains a firm comprehension of the customer's requirements, understand the strengths/weaknesses of our competitors, and develops/implements winning strategies that highlight strengths and mitigate weaknessesEstablish value-added teaming strategies based on Gap Analysis to improve Pwin and to create a profitable return at a winning bid price enabling a reasonable EBIT.Analyze markets for company products and services and recommends strategies to achieve marketing goals.Perform business development services including networking and research to increase business and maintain a current knowledge base of opportunities.Meet with current and potential clients to ascertain their requirements and apprise them of company capabilities.Coordinate and exchange information and leads with managers and other personnel.Develop proposals, solutions, plans of action, business plans, and marketing materials.Support New Business Reviews and Business Area ReviewsMaintain current knowledge of relevant technologies to successfully meet client requirements.Develop and implement a market strategy for the NRO AccountSupport the business development team in managing and tracking status of NDAs/TAs and subcontracts for strategic captures within the NRO AccountWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: Bachelor's degree
● Required Experience: 15+ years experience within the Intelligence Community and/or DoD with a specific demonstrable level of knowledge of the NRO mission, organization, budget, and operational footprint.
● Required Experience: Proven leadership and management skills and demonstrated ability to build relationships, work as part of a highly dynamic team and lead through influence at all levels of the organization.
● Required Experience: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the ongoing changes in the Defense/IC mission and organizational environment
● Required Skills & Experience: Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate NRO mission needs and requirements into business opportunities
● Required Experience: Active engagement as a visible thought leader in the relevant customer eco-system(s).
● Required Experience: Proven track record of identifying and closing on new business opportunities in relevant markets.
● Required Experience: Able to Develop actionable plans by leveraging market knowledge and results orientation with sense of urgency.
● Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
● Location: Herndon, VA on site
●US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays