About the role

  • Client Executive responsible for driving business growth and strategy in DHS/Fed Civ sectors. Requires extensive federal business development experience and strategic relationship building.

Responsibilities

  • Lead business development efforts across the DHS/Fed Civ portfolios.
  • Drive revenue growth and expand market presence within the defense community.
  • Own the full business development lifecycle from opportunity identification and qualification through capture strategy, proposal support, and contract award.
  • Develop and execute strategic growth plans aligned to priority DHS/Fed Civ agencies, commands, and mission areas.
  • Identify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities consistent with Xcelerate’s capabilities and long-term growth strategy.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior government leaders, acquisition officials, industry partners, and key decision-makers.
  • Collaborate closely with Capture, Proposal, Solutions, and Executive Leadership teams to develop and execute winning strategies.
  • Support capture efforts including win themes, competitive positioning, teaming strategy, and pricing alignment.
  • Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and forecasting within Salesforce.
  • Represent Xcelerate at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements to enhance brand presence and generate leads.
  • Contribute to corporate marketing strategy, capability messaging, and solution positioning within the defense market.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in federal business development, with a primary focus on the Department of Homeland Security.
  • Demonstrated full lifecycle business development experience (opportunity identification through award).
  • Deep knowledge of DHS/Fed Civ acquisition processes, contracting vehicles and procurement strategies.
  • Proven ability to build and execute account plans, capture strategies, and long-range growth roadmaps.
  • Established record of closing business and contributing to competitive proposal wins.
  • Experience managing pipeline and forecast reporting in Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to engage C-level leaders and senior government stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Existing relationships within two or more DHS agencies or components (preferred).
  • Experience in solutions-oriented business development (e.g., IT modernization, cybersecurity, data analytics, mission support, digital transformation) (preferred).
  • Experience supporting small-to-mid-tier GovCon organizations in scaling growth (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Xcelerate’s service offerings or adjacent federal contracting domains (preferred).

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • professional development opportunities

Job title

Client Executive – DHS/Fed Civ

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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