Head of Public Sector Business Development (Cyber Security)

Blake Smith Staffing, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 140,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking a Head of Public Sector Business Development specializing in Cyber Security. This full-time remote role involves strategic planning, building partnerships with government agencies, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have extensive public sector experience and a strong network.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in public sector business development.
• Proven ability to turn policy into budget outcomes.
• Deep domain expertise in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies for the public sector.
• Cultivate relationships with government agencies.
• Identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Strategic Planning

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree in Political Science

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy

Job description

Head of Public Sector Business Development (Cyber Security)

Head of Public Sector Business Development (Cyber Security)

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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
• 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

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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