Hybrid Business Development Lead – Program Manager

at ERG

• Job title: Business Development Lead – Program Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Business Development Lead driving Navy-related business growth and providing program management leadership at ERG.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support business development efforts - Primarily for U.S. Navy opportunities, with potential to expand in time to other federal and non-federal clients
• Provide oversight and participation in marketing meetings with prospective clients and teaming partners
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Navy stakeholders, program managers, and industry partners
• Identify, qualify, and track new business opportunities aligned with ERG’s strategic priorities
• Lead proposal planning and strategy, including win themes, teaming strategies, and competitive analysis
• Oversee the preparation of proposals, including outlines, capabilities matrices, technical and management content, and reviews
• Track business development activities and maintain accurate records
• May serve as Program Manager on contracts, providing oversight of scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 10 years in a role where 50% or more of time was dedicated to business development and marketing
• Experience leading proposal efforts for federal government contracts
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client and partner relationships in a professional services environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with distributed teams
• Must be within driving distance of the Washington, DC metro area and able to travel locally approximately 1–2 days per week
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• educational benefits
• FSAs
• generous 401k plan
• profit sharing
• EAP
• 11-20 paid vacation days per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time)
• more