Director, Business Development/Capture

electro soft; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrosoft Services, LLC in Reston, Virginia is seeking a Director, Business Development/Capture to lead strategic growth initiatives for federal clients.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of relevant experience, along with a deep understanding of federal procurement processes. The position offers a generous salary range of $225,000 — $250,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Federal Business Development and/or Capture Management experience.
• Proven track record supporting or leading captures resulting in contract awards.
• Ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and mature new business opportunities within targeted Federal agencies.
• Lead capture activities from pre-RFI through contract award.
• Support proposal development activities including solutioning, win themes, and compliance reviews.

Skills

Business Development

Capture Management

Federal Procurement Knowledge

CRM Experience

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

GovWin / HigherGov

Job description

Electrosoft Services, LLC is an award-winning company that provides comprehensive technology-based solutions and services to federal customers. While cybersecurity is our specialty, we also focus on ICAM, Zero Trust, digital engineering and transformation, and enterprise AI and intelligent automation. We always seek to delight our customers, so we retain highly qualified employees and offer them meaningful work, growth opportunities, and work-life balance. What sets us apart from all contractors is the sense of teamwork our employees feel – and the knowledge that outstanding effort is recognized and rewarded. The camaraderie we share emanates from Lunch & Learn sessions where we explore new ideas together, fun group activities ranging from escape rooms to miniature golf, and much, much more. If we’ve described you and your dream workplace, please apply and share in the many benefits and opportunities we offer.

Director, Business Development/Capture

Multiple positions open for both Federal Civilian and Department of War, BD/Capture Directors.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Business Development & Market Growth

• Identify, qualify, and mature new business opportunities within targeted Federal agencies and accounts.
• Develop and execute account growth strategies aligned with corporate growth objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with government customers, industry partners, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor agency forecasts, procurement trends, contract vehicles, and competitive landscapes.
• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence to support pipeline development and strategic positioning.
• Support pipeline management activities within CRM systems such as Salesforce.
• Familiar with industry standard BI Tools such as GovWin / HigherGov and Open Source.

Capture Management

• Lead capture activities from pre-RFI through contract award.
• Develop and implement capture plans, win strategies, and price-to-win approaches.
• Coordinate gate reviews and ensure opportunities progress through the business development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with technical, operational, pricing, contracts, and proposal teams to develop compelling solutions.
• Shape opportunities through customer engagement, teaming strategies, and discriminator development.
• Manage teaming agreements, partner relationships, and subcontractor coordination.
• Conduct black hat sessions, SWOT analyses, and competitive assessments.

Proposal Support

• Support proposal development activities including solutioning, win themes, compliance reviews, and color team reviews.
• Ensure proposal responses align with customer requirements, evaluation criteria, and corporate strategy.
• Assist in development of staffing approaches, management plans, transition strategies, and technical narratives.
• Participate in proposal reviews and executive briefings.

Customer & Industry Engagement

• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings.
• Establish trusted advisor relationships with agency stakeholders and industry partners.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, acquisition trends, and mission priorities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of Federal Business Development and/or Capture Management experience.
• Proven track record supporting or leading captures resulting in contract awards.
• Strong knowledge of Federal procurement processes, FAR, and contract vehicles (e.g., GSA MAS, GWACs, BPAs, IDIQs).
• Experience with CRM and pipeline management tools such as Salesforce.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic planning capabilities.

Pay Range: $225,000 — $250,000 USD

Electrosoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled