National Security Director

RELI Group, Inc.; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

RELI Group, a government-focused solutions provider, seeks a strategic Director, National Security to lead BD and capture for the federal National Security market, with a primary emphasis on DHS agencies including TSA, CBP, and ICE.

You will drive opportunity development, client engagement, capture strategy, and proposal execution while partnering with senior leadership to expand RELI's federal business and achieve long-term growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Federal government capture experience required.
• 8+ years in sales, business development, or related roles with DHS experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with executives.
• Strategic thinking to win new business.
• Strong time management and delegation.
• Experience with proposals (Orals) preferred.
• Deal sheet detailing opportunities, wins and losses.
• Must be located in the DMV area.

Responsibilities

• Own the sales lifecycle for DHS-focused opportunities (primary DHS focus: TSA; CBP, ICE as secondary).
• Lead development and execution of BD and capture strategies including market analysis, pipeline development, and client engagement.
• Collaborate with CSO and NS leadership to build a 3–5 year opportunity pipeline.
• Assemble and manage cross-functional teams, budgets, and timelines for capture efforts.
• Develop innovative solutions, win themes, and value propositions to strengthen competitive position.
• Oversee proposal development with Proposal Manager and ensure win strategies are reflected.
• Collect and share business intelligence to refine strategies and improve win probability.
• Develop and present gate review materials to senior executives; align resources to close pursuit gaps.

Skills

Federal government capture

DHS experience

Orals/proposals experience

Deal sheet experience

Sales/business development experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

About Us:

At RELI Group, our work is grounded in purpose. We partner with government agencies to solve complex challenges, improve public health, strengthen national security, and make government services more effective and efficient. Our team of over 500 professionals brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes. Behind every solution is a group of experts who care deeply about impact-whether we're supporting data-driven decisions, modernizing systems or safeguarding critical programs.

RELI Group is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director, National Security to lead business development and capture efforts across the federal National Security market, with a primary focus on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including TSA, CBP, and ICE. This role will drive opportunity development, client engagement, capture strategy, and proposal execution while partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to expand RELI's federal business and achieve long-term growth objectives.

Description

• Own the sales lifecycle for opportunities for in the National Security market, with primary emphasis on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). TSA will be the primary focus, while the objective of this role also includes winning new contracts at CBP, ICE, and other major components.
• Lead the development and execution of BD and capture strategies including market analysis, pipeline development, call planning, i.e., client engagement, intel collection, and teaming.
• Collaborates with the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and RELI National Security (NS) leadership team to build a 3 - 5-year opportunity pipeline that is in alignment with growth strategy.
• Assemble and manage cross-functional teams, establish resource requirements, budgets, and timelines, and drive collaboration to ensure capture efforts align with client needs and organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative solutions, win themes, and value propositions that enhance client mission outcomes and strengthen competitive positioning.
• Stay actively engaged in all facets of proposal development, work closely with the Proposal Manager(s) on color team reviews, and ensure win strategies are effectively reflected in proposal materials, adhering to established processes and deadlines.
• Collect and share business intelligence to understand client needs, competitor capabilities, and market trends, leveraging insights to refine strategies and improve win probability (pWin).
• Develop and present gate review materials at weekly Gate Review Board (GRB) to senior executives, communicate strategy and progress, and align organizational resources to close pursuit gaps effectively.
• Works with RELI teams to develop innovative solutions providing thought leadership in providing solutions to client pain points.
• Attends government and industry events with the focus on new business and relationship building (client and partner).

Qualifications

• Federal government-related capture experience required.
• 8 years-plus experience working in sales, business development, or similar roles. Department of Homeland Security (focused on DHS, TSA, CPB) experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with executives and other senior leadership
• Strategic Thinking: demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies to win new business.
• Time Management: Must be able to manage multiple tasks concurrently and be able to delegate tasks to other team members.
• Candidates with Orals (proposals) experience preferred.
• Provide an up-to-date Deal Sheet reflecting opportunities worked and wins and losses.
• Must be located in the DMV area to be considered.

EEO Employer

RELI Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affini tive Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000. Actual compensation will depend on a range of factors, including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, location, other business and organizational needs, and applicable employment laws. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. RELI Group provides a variety of additional benefits to its employees. For additional details on the benefits that RELI Group offers click here