Strategic VA BD Leader - Growth & Partnerships

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Veterans Affairs Senior Business Development Manager to strengthen engagements with VAMC and VISN leadership, shaping strategy and growth opportunities across government programs. The role emphasizes deep customer insight, strong collaboration, and experience with federal acquisition processes.

You will lead capture efforts, coordinate with proposal teams, and drive win strategies while representing Leidos with influencers and decision makers across the VA ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with 15+ years of relevant experience or Masters with 13+ years.
• Extensive understanding of Government customers, doctrine, concepts and requirements.
• Experience with federal budget, investments and acquisition processes.
• US Citizens eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain unparalleled customer understanding with VAMC and VISN leaders.
• Act as SME on differentiated capabilities across Leidos programs and plans.
• Develop customer-specific account strategy and goals.
• Ensure a coherent Leidos message to meet customer needs.
• Input to proposal, pricing, and solution strategy based on customer familiarity.
• Develop strategic partnerships and identify new business opportunities.
• Coordinate meetings to gain market insight on acquisition strategy.
• Interact with management levels and customers focused on VAMC/VISN leadership.
• Provide insights on 3-5 year opportunities for strategic captures.

Skills

Customer engagement

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Capture management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Veterans Affairs Senior Business Development Manager to strengthen engagements with VAMC and VISN leadership, shaping strategy and growth opportunities across government programs. The role emphasizes deep customer insight, strong collaboration, and experience with federal acquisition processes.

You will lead capture efforts, coordinate with proposal teams, and drive win strategies while representing Leidos with influencers and decision makers across the VA ecosystem.