Strategic BD Manager, National Security & Defense

Holland & Knight LLP; Washington; On-site; USD 138,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Holland & Knight LLP in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Business Development Manager to advance BD and marketing goals for the National Security & Defense Industry Sector Group.

You will work with leadership, attorneys, and policy professionals to pursue client opportunities, craft market messaging, and drive revenue‑generating initiatives across practices and offices. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, collaborative, and excels at executing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ownership mentality with the ability to independently manage complex initiatives and deliver measurable results.
• Understanding of the national security and defense ecosystem preferred.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, and solutions‑oriented with the ability to identify opportunities and translate strategy into action.
• Exceptional project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the marketing and business development activities of the National Security & Defense Industry Sector Group, including attorneys and policy professionals across the firm.
• Partner with industry sector leadership and the Government Section Director of Business Development to develop and execute BD strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and day‑to‑day BD resource to attorneys and policy professionals, proactively identifying opportunities and recommending actionable solutions.
• Learn and maintain a thorough understanding of the national security and defense ecosystem, including trends, stakeholders, and market dynamics.
• Spearhead the development, implementation, and tracking of the industry’s business plan and pursuit activities.
• Coordinate and drive projects across attorneys, policy professionals, firm leadership, and external vendors to meet deadlines and objectives.

Skills

Ownership mentality

Project management

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Holland & Knight LLP in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Business Development Manager to advance BD and marketing goals for the National Security & Defense Industry Sector Group.

You will work with leadership, attorneys, and policy professionals to pursue client opportunities, craft market messaging, and drive revenue‑generating initiatives across practices and offices. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, collaborative, and excels at executing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment,