Senior Business Development Manager

TSC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

A leading defense contracting firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in federal contracting for Intelligence and Defense markets. This role involves developing strategic plans, leading capture efforts, and building executive relationships. Ideal candidates will have 10-12 years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including flexible work options and an ESOP plan.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of experience in business development, capture management, or related roles.
• Track record of leading captures and winning multi-million-dollar business.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and capture activities across technology areas.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans.
• Engage customers with white papers and solution demonstrations.
• Provide leadership in proposal development.
• Drive program expansion by securing new contract vehicles.

Skills

Business development

Capture management

Customer engagement

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aeronautics, business, or related technical discipline

Job description

Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to support and grow our thriving company. This role is designed for an experienced business development professional with deep knowledge in federal contracting, business capture, and customer engagement within the Defense and Intelligence markets. The successful candidate will identify key areas to focus on strategic growth, opportunity shaping, and capture. They will support programs and pursuits in line with these technology areas: precision weapons solutions, radar and fire control systems and modeling, multi-intelligence analytic and engineering support, space systems, active and passive surveillance software and hardware, intelligence community activities, counter-UAS, Counter C5ISR‑T, position, navigation, and timing (PNT), machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML/AI) and multi‑domain solutions. They will have the responsibility for supporting and leading business capture efforts and winning new opportunities. This position requires someone who can independently manage business development portfolios, build executive‑level customer relationships, and bring in significant new work through disciplined capture and proposal execution. The Senior Business Development Manager will travel as needed to customer sites and TSC offices in the National Capital Region and Huntsville, AL, with flexibility for remote work. They will collaborate directly with corporate executives, P&L owners, program managers, and technical leaders to position TSC for long‑term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development and capture activities across TSC’s core technology areas, from opportunity identification through proposal submission and award.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to expand business in targeted agencies and mission areas.
• Shape opportunities in early stages by engaging customers with white papers, technical exchanges, and solution demonstrations.
• Leverage established customer relationships within DoD, the Intelligence Community, and industry partners to identify and secure new business.
• Provide leadership in proposal development, including win theme creation, competitive analysis, and customer‑focused messaging.
• Lead customer engagements and represent TSC at industry events, conferences, and forums.
• Drive program expansion by identifying adjacent opportunities and securing new contract vehicles.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aeronautics, business, or related technical discipline and 10–12 years of experience in business development, capture management, or related roles within the Defense or Intelligence Community markets.
• Demonstrated track record of leading captures and winning new business valued in the multi‑million‑dollar range.
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Deep knowledge of the competitive landscape in Missile Programs, Intelligence Community Space, ISR, EW, and/or SIGINT solutions, with established senior‑level customer and partner relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in RF‑based technologies such as RF/microwave technologies, integrated defense electronics, proximity, height‑of‑burst (HOB), unmanned RF payloads, or seeker sensors for missile, rocket, Electronic Warfare (EW), and/or gun‑launched munition platforms.
• Demonstrated capture experience with Intelligence Community, Navy R&D, and/or Space R&D customers.
• Master’s degree in engineering, aeronautics, business, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading cross‑functional and geographically dispersed teams to deliver winning proposals and capture results.
• Strong history of influencing requirements, shaping RFPs, and securing early positioning with key customers.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Based in the National Capital Region or Huntsville, AL, or willing to travel 20–30%.

TSC Benefits

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co‑Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more. TSC is a growing organization with unlimited opportunity!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.