Director, Business Development â Government and Defence

ATCO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian organization in Ottawa is seeking a Director of Business Development focused on government and defense contracts. This role requires over 15 years of experience and a strong grasp of the Canadian and international defense ecosystems. The successful candidate will lead business development efforts, manage client accounts, and ensure successful bid proposals. A university degree and government security clearance eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree with a minimum of 15 years experience.
• Strong understanding of Canadian and international defence ecosystems.
• Eligible for Government of Canada security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and capture of new business opportunities.
• Develop standards for account management.
• Collaborate on service development and timelines.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

Direct Sales

B2B Sales

Negotiation

Strategic Planning

Education

University degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Description

The Director Business Development Government and Defence is responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities for ATCO Frontec with North American federal and provincial governments with a primary focus on the defence sector.

Responsibilities

Business Development

• Lead identification resourcing pursuit and capture of new business opportunities.
• Ensure BD materials are audience-specific and aligned with strategic messaging.
• Evaluate opportunities against long-term growth strategy.
• Strengthen ATCO Frontecs market position.
• Communicate the strategic value of products and services.
• Participate in risk identification and mitigation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to support bid success.

Account & Client Management

• Develop standards and procedures for account management.
• Build and maintain networks with government and defence contacts.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and agencies.
• Anticipate client needs and design proactive solutions.

Bid & Proposal Management

• Collaborate with Operations on service development and timelines.
• Source technical expertise for complex requirements.
• Lead the Proposals Team and manage proposal progress and risks.
• Oversee proposal budgets and escalate issues as needed.
• Act as primary contact for potential clients and ensure communication is documented.
• Partner with operations to develop financial and operational plans.
• Assess benefits costs and risks of proposals.

Financial & Economic Analysis

• Use financial tools to support recommendations.
• Articulate financial rationale for proposed plans.
• Review financial models and forecasts to evaluate opportunities.
• Analyse sales data to assess growth potential.
• Build business cases using financial and organisational data.

Market Analysis & Research

• Use market analysis to inform strategy and decisions.
• Direct market research to support business initiatives.
• Maintain sector databases and competitive intelligence.
• Translate data into strategic recommendations.
• Monitor global and regional market trends and competitor activity

Qualifications

• University degree with a minimum of 15 years experience.
• Strong understanding of Canadian and international defence ecosystems; military service is an asset.
• Eligible for Government of Canada security clearance.
• Knowledge of military procurement processes including Shipley Method.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Skilled in negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven customer service and relationship management skills.
• Market and regulatory awareness across defence and government sectors.
• Experience working with Indigenous partners is an asset.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a Government Security Clearance Check.

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Additional Information

• Required Experience : Director
• Key Skills : Business Development,Sales Experience,Direct Sales,B2B Sales,Marketing,Sales Pipeline,Salesforce,Strategic Planning,Enterprise Sales,negotiation,Lead Generation,Contracts
• Employment Type : Full-Time
• Experience : years
• Vacancy : 1