Director, Government Business Development & Proposals (34332)

Myticas LLC; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in advanced technology solutions is seeking a Director of Business Development (Government Contracts) to spearhead expansion into federal and international government markets in Canada. The ideal candidate will have 8-10+ years of experience and a proven track record in managing multi-million-dollar proposals. Strong negotiation, persuasive writing, and a bachelor's degree are required. This role offers a remote work opportunity.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of business development/proposal management in aerospace, defense, cleantech, or government contracting.
• Proven track record leading winning multi-million-dollar proposals.
• Strong persuasive writing, capture management, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a government contracting strategy.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue opportunities with agencies.
• Lead government proposal writing and management.

Skills

Business development

Proposal management

Negotiation skills

Persuasive writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s or APMP certification

Tools

MERX

Buyandsell.gc.ca

SAM.gov

ESA EMITS

NASA NSPIRES

Job description

Location: Remote (Canada)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in advanced technology solutions, is seeking a Director of Business Development (Government Contracts). This role will spearhead expansion into federal, provincial, state, and international government markets. You’ll lead the full lifecycle of government proposals, build strategic partnerships, and secure funding/contracts that support climate action and space innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute a government contracting strategy.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue opportunities with agencies (CSA, ESA, NASA, DoD, ECCC, etc.).
• Lead government proposal writing and management (RFI, RFP, RFQ, grants, tenders).
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with public sector stakeholders.
• Negotiate teaming agreements and subcontractor partnerships.
• Provide pipeline analysis and capture strategy updates to leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• 8-10+ years of business development/proposal management in aerospace, defense, cleantech, or government contracting.
• Proven track record leading winning multi-million-dollar proposals.
• Familiarity with procurement systems (MERX, Buyandsell.gc.ca, SAM.gov, ESA EMITS, NASA NSPIRES).
• Strong persuasive writing, capture management, and negotiation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or APMP certification is an asset.

Why This Role?

Join a mission-driven organization that leverages cutting-edge technology to make global impact, while shaping strategy at the intersection of environment, defense, and innovation.