Business Development Lead

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Job description

Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Telework: None
Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret Clearance (US Citizenship Required)
Experience: Senior
Number of Openings: 1
Funding Status: Funded
Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 (Please see below for more info on salary)

Business Development Lead

SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are looking for an experienced Business Development Lead to join our team in Virginia Beach! The Business Development Lead will execute business development in accordance with company strategic development and growth plans. You will work directly with executive and operations lead staff to identify and qualify business opportunities and lead capture activities to win work in the Virginia Beach market. You will engage with current and potential customers, and present SimVentions capabilities and solutions that align to technical needs of customer organizations. The position requires white paper and proposal development support. You will track multiple opportunities in the funnel and participate in business status meetings with program/technical leads and executive staff.

Responsibilities:

Plan, coordinate, and execute business development activities within SimVentions' government marketplace with primary focus on Hampton Roads

Identify and qualify opportunities, meet with prospective customers and partners, and present SimVentions capabilities/solutions

Develop and execute business development strategies that utilizes SimVentions' available contracting methods, including IDIQ contracts, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships

Build and maintain market position by preparing action plans to develop and maintain relationships with procurement influential federal staff and partners

Identify potential teaming partners and work across multiple organizations in pursuit of opportunities

Attend Industry Days and other customer outreach conferences/seminars/expos to represent SimVentions and its capabilities, experience, and expertise

Participate in high-level planning sessions to meet overall SimV strategy

Assist in RFP and RFI writing and reviews as required to help ensure quality submissions

Identify key contract vehicles to support potential DoD tasking/funding

Support and develop material for internal reviews (e.g., QBSRs, gate reviews, strategy events, etc.)

Support our customer (internal or external) with developing quality products and data calls that are delivered by the agreed upon time

Requirements:

Ability to obtain a DoD Clearance (United States Citizenship Required)

8-10 years in a federal government customer facing BD or program execution leadership role

Experience in developing and executing BD activities within the Hampton Roads market focusing on Navy opportunities

Experience or strong familiarity with Naval Surface Warfare Center markets and customers

Experience or strong familiarity with Naval Information Warfare Center markets and customers

Excellent interpersonal, presentation, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills

Must be able to manage multiple business development opportunities at different stages of the capture and proposal process

Experience in using a customer relationship application for entering and tracking BD opportunities

Experience in the proposal development process

Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience in executing business development activities in other DoD branches or agencies

Clearance: A Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Travel: 25% Travel to attend customer meetings

Benefits & Compensation: At SimVentions, we're committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive 401(k) programs

Retirement and Financial Counselors

Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance, short- & long-term disability

Continuing Education Assistance

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)

Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling

Supplemental Benefit Program

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Why Work for SimVentions?
SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It's also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Support Our Warfighters

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

Drive Customer Success

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.

Get Involved in Giving Back

We believe that one of the best ways to be a well-rounded company is to have well-rounded employees, and one of the ways we encourage that is by providing a wide range of service opportunities for our team members to engage in throughout the year.

Build Innovative Technology

SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer's success.

Work with Brilliant People

At SimVentions, we don't just hire the smartest people. We hire experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about what they do, and who benefit from the culture that we have created here.

Create Meaningful Solutions

We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy benefits like:

Impact: work on projects that directly support the defense of our nation.

Serve: work for a company that supports its surrounding communities.

Employee Owned: work with the best and help build YOUR company.

Dress code: business casual. We like to be comfortable while we work.

Healthcare: one of the best packages in the industry.

Culture: add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

Food: we have a lot of food around here.

Family focus: work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.

Resources: excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.

Open communication: work in an environment where your voice matters.

Fitness/Well-being: opportunities to participate in company sports teams and workout groups.

Professional development: employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development plus great training options

What you bring to the table: contribute, grow, and thrive.

Other Perks:

Lots of employee appreciation events throughout the year

Excellent working facilities and tools to get your job done

Regular communication ("All-Hands", "SimV Share", "Imagineering Day") to stay connected to SimV culture, stay abreast of what is happening in the company, and meet new faces while eating good food

SimVentions sports teams and workout groups

Employee led interest groups for personal and professional development

What you bring to the table

MWAC

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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