Head of Public Sector Business Development

Blake Smith Staffing LLC

Head of Public Sector Business Development

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Here are the key qualifications we’re targeting:

    • Experience implementing policy initiatives
    • Proven track record of developing strategic partnerships in the public sector
    • Extensive public sector experience, including policy and federal appropriations
    • Strategic business development with system integrators
    • State-level business development expertise
    • Association management experience
    • Active involvement in public sector advisory boards
    • Thought leadership and brand recognition in the public sector, including marketing collaborations

    This is a full-time remote role for a Head of Public Sector Business Development for a Cyber Security client. The role involves developing and implementing business development strategies for the public sector, cultivating relationships with government agencies, identifying new business opportunities, and leading a team of business development professionals.

    Qualifications

    • Strong business development and sales skills

    • Experience in working with public sector clients

    • Strategic planning and relationship management skills

    • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

    • Leadership and team management experience

    • Ability to work independently and remotely

    • Knowledge of government procurement processes

    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field

    Required:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Business, or related field
    • 8+ years of combined experience in public sector business development, government relations, or public policy.
    • Proven ability to turn policy into budget outcomes
    • Deep domain expertise in cybersecurity as it relates to the U.S. Public Sector
    • Located in or willing to relocate to Washington, D.C.
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strong executive presence.

    Preferred:

    • Strong network of relationships across U.S. federal, state, and local government agencies, and relevant trade associations.

    • Experience collaborating with public sector capture teams, proposal writers, and legal/compliance partners.

    • A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution.

    • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

    • Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to represent the company with professionalism and confidentiality

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Experience implementing policy initiatives
    • Proven track record of developing strategic partnerships in the public sector
    • Extensive public sector experience, including policy and federal appropriations
    • Strategic business development with system integrators
    • State-level business development expertise
    • Association management experience
    • Active involvement in public sector advisory boards
    • Thought leadership and brand recognition in the public sector, including marketing collaborations

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.