Business Development Manager at Xcelerate Solutions driving growth efforts within the Department of Defense. Leading strategic initiatives, client relationships, and business development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Drive the development and execution of strategic growth plans focused on DoD agencies.
Identify and qualify new business opportunities aligned with Xcelerate’s capabilities and long-term goals.
Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior leaders, decision-makers, and partners across targeted agencies.
Develop compelling client presentations and tailored messaging that align with mission needs and agency objectives.
Collaborate with internal teams—including Capture, Proposal, and Executive Leadership—to lead winning BD efforts.
Maintain and manage a qualified pipeline, monitor forecast accuracy, and contribute to proposal development and pricing strategies.
Represent Xcelerate at key industry and government events to enhance visibility and support lead generation.
Play a key role in marketing strategy, teaming, and solution positioning across the 4th Estate landscape.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience supporting or engaging with DoD organizations or equivalent government service agencies.
Demonstrated success in a business development or capture role within the federal contracting space.
Deep familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle, contracting vehicles, and procurement strategy.
Proven ability to build and execute account and call plans, capture strategies, and long-range growth roadmaps (6–48 months).
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage C-level executives and agency stakeholders.
Track record of closing business, meeting or exceeding targets, and contributing to proposal wins.
Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce) and pipeline management processes.
Existing relationships within two or more Fourth Estate agencies (preferred).
Experience in solutions-oriented business development (e.g., IT services, cybersecurity, analytics, mission support) (preferred).
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