Strategic Government BD Lead for DHS & Defense

Epirus; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 149,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Epirus in Washington, DC is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth by pursuing DHS and other government and commercial opportunities. You will identify opportunities, build customer relationships, and coordinate with engineering, contracts, and government relations to align Epirus solutions with client needs.

The ideal candidate is agile, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven, with 8 years of BD experience in defense or technology, a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of business development, program support, or related roles in defense, government, or technology sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, public policy, national security, business, or related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and virtual collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and shape DHS and other federal accounts opportunities from early signal detection through proposal submission.
• Support planning and execution of BD activities across government and commercial opportunities.
• Help build and maintain customer relationships and industry partnerships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative work style

Ability to travel

BD strategy execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Epirus in Washington, DC is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth by pursuing DHS and other government and commercial opportunities. You will identify opportunities, build customer relationships, and coordinate with engineering, contracts, and government relations to align Epirus solutions with client needs.

The ideal candidate is agile, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven, with 8 years of BD experience in defense or technology, a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills,