Strategic BD Manager for DoD & USMC

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Quantico, VA seeks a Business Development Manager for the Information and Communications Laboratory. You will drive sponsor engagement with USMC and national security partners, and oversee contract vehicles to support RDT&E activities.

This open‑rank role emphasizes strategy, collaboration, and cross‑lab impact. The position requires a proactive BD mindset, ability to coordinate staffing with lab leadership, and US citizenship with security clearance

Qualifications

• Past experience working with or for the United States Marine Corps.
• Experience with development and execution of a business strategy.
• Experience coordinating staffing requirements with laboratory leadership.
• Familiarity with contract vehicles and government sponsorships.

Responsibilities

• Support Laboratory and Division leadership with strategy development and vision.
• Engage customers and sponsors, including DoD, for BD activities.
• Coordinate contract vehicle capture activities and contract/program management.
• Identify potential sponsors and opportunities and align with GTRI capabilities.
• Assist with VIP visits and customer engagements; support IDIQs and task orders.
• Lead and contribute to proposals and white papers for funded research.

Skills

USMC experience

Business strategy development

Contract vehicle management

Staffing coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Quantico, VA seeks a Business Development Manager for the Information and Communications Laboratory. You will drive sponsor engagement with USMC and national security partners, and oversee contract vehicles to support RDT&E activities.

This open‑rank role emphasizes strategy, collaboration, and cross‑lab impact. The position requires a proactive BD mindset, ability to coordinate staffing with lab leadership, and US citizenship with security clearance