DHS Business Development Executive

Access-HR, Inc.; Laurel (NE); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & 10 Federal Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K matching

Training & Development

Employee recognition & events

Job summary

Access-HR, Inc. is representing a nationally respected provider delivering health, science, and technology solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies with a DHS focus.

The Business Development Executive will guide all activities to advance the portfolio and drive growth with senior DHS leadership. A successful candidate will have deep federal contracting expertise and a proven record of managing multi-hundred-million opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• 10–15 years of Federal contracting experience.
• Proven track record in DHS or similar federal programs with $100–$200M opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning and directs activities to grow the DHS portfolio.
• Develops and executes strategic and tactical sales plans to identify opportunities.
• Identifies, negotiates, and shapes large bid opportunities.
• Maintains executive relationships with DHS decision-makers.
• Represents the company at events and networking opportunities.

Skills

Strong relationship & BD skills

Excellent communication

Govt contracting knowledge

Strategic planning & pipeline

Negotiation & account management

Time management & organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Laurel, United States | Posted on 04/03/2026

Our client is anationally respected provider of health, science, and technologysolutions supporting clients in the government and commercialsectors. They provide comprehensive enterprise informationtechnology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoDand federal civilian agencies in 40 states. They are an EqualOpportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Requirements

The Business Development Executive will be responsible for planning and directing all activities, objectives, and initiatives in support of guiding and advancing the portfolio within DHS. This is a senior professional with significant acquisition experience in DHS who possesses a deep understanding of federal contracting and has established existing networks and senior-level contacts. This experienced executive can operate in an appropriately independent fashion to assess, build and grow the DHS market share.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Leverages relationships within DHS departments and with executives to identify needs that map to the solutions.
• Focus on continual development and progression of a pipeline of new business opportunities, leveraging industry tools and intel.
• Deliver growth to meet or exceed annual targets. Develop and execute strategic and tactical sales plans to identify and shape new opportunities.
• Acts as primary contact with prospects and develops relationships centered around understanding and solving customer needs.
• Directs, establishes, maintains, and plans the overall direction and goals for DHS new business objectives.
• Defines and drives growth through customer interaction, teaming approach, technical differentiation and contracting solution strategies.
• Establishes personal long-term customer relationships with perspective accounts to shape future opportunities.
• Researches and identifies large bid opportunities, assists in preparing complex bid responses, negotiates with potential customers, and builds and maintains customer relationships to win projects.
• Possesses a proven track record in offering innovative services in the range of $100 million.
• Engages with industry through events and other networking opportunities; leverages opportunities to meet customers outside of the Agency.
• Stay abreast of industry or business trends via customers, competitors, suppliers, and professional organizations.
• Attends and assists with trade shows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Required Experience:

• 10-15 years’ experience in the field of Federal Contracting.
• Proven experience successfully offering services in the range of $100 -$200M.
• Experience working collaboratively in medium to large organizations.
• Extensive DHS customer and vendor community contacts.

Skills and Attributes:

• The ability to develop and execute tactical and strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
• Strong relationship and business development skills.
• Advanced knowledge of government customer.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Compensation: $160,000.00 to $200,000.00

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, qualifications, skill level, and location. The final salary offer will fall within this range and will be commensurate with the candidate’s background and the specific demands of the role.

• PTO and 10 Paid Federal Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision and Health Savings Account
• Matching 401K
• Unlimited Job- Related Training & Development!
• Employee Recognition & Incentive Programs!
• Employee Appreciation & Company Sponsored Events!
• Opportunity to work with leading-edge technology!
• Community Outreach & Charity Work!

Physical Demands

This position primarily involves sedentary work in an office or remote setting. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers to operate computers and related equipment, and communicate verbally and in writing. Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment up to 25 pounds may be required. The role may also involve bending, reaching, or kneeling when setting up or troubleshooting hardware. Visual acuity is necessary for prolonged use of computer monitors and diagnosing technical issues.

Our client is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.