Head of Public Sector Business Development

  • Full-time

Company Description

Cyber Security Company (SASS)

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
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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
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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.