Hybrid Senior Manager, Business Development

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About the role

  • Proactively identify and research potential new clients and business opportunities in target markets
  • Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and potential capability gaps
  • Initiate and conduct initial outreach to prospective clients to introduce KBR's capabilities and value proposition
  • Schedule and lead initial qualification meetings to understand customer requirements, pain points, and procurement timelines
  • Collaborate with internal technical experts and capture managers to shape and influence potential opportunities at the earliest stages
  • Qualify leads based on strategic fit, contract value, and probability of win
  • Provide 40-50% direct work as Program Manager, Project Lead, Technical Expert to cement technical elements of the position
  • Work directly with program teams to provide strategic business development insights and support
  • Oversee alignment of technical and programmatic elements during transition from capture to program execution
  • Provide direct support to key programs with management, deliverables, strategic planning, senior-level customer relationship management, and identification of organic growth opportunities
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within potential client organizations
  • Represent KBR at industry events, conferences, and trade shows
  • Transition qualified leads to the capture management team and support early-stage capture processes
  • Meticulously track and manage all lead generation activities, client interactions, and opportunity statuses using the company's CRM system (e.g., Salesforce)

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in business development, program management, or a related role within the U.S. Government or in support of government contracting
  • Minimum of 4 years managing teams
  • Demonstrated success in identifying, qualifying, and shaping new business opportunities or overseeing and growing government projects
  • In-depth understanding of the federal procurement process and government contracting lifecycle
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and oral), and presentation skills
  • Security clearance requirements: Top secret (SCI eligible)
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
  • Preferred: Master's degree in a relevant field
  • Preferred: Prior senior U.S. Government or military experience (GS-14 / O-5 or higher)
  • Preferred: An established and extensive network of contacts within Aberdeen, Eglin, or NCR markets within DoD, Services, Technical domains, or the intelligence community
  • Preferred: Direct experience managing or supporting government programs, including technical, financial, and programmatic oversight
  • Preferred: Technical background or a deep understanding of domain related to at least one of the following: PNT, EW, Intelligence, T&E, or OCO

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and AD&D
  • Flexible spending account
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Professional training and development
  • Potential bonuses, commissions, sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments

Job title

Senior Manager, Business Development

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$161,000 - $242,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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