Technical Business Development Specialist (Active Q/SCI Required)

Akima; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is seeking a Technical Business Development Specialist to work in Albuquerque, NM. This role supports national security initiatives by embedding business development and partnerships with mission and technology teams to drive program development and strategy.

The position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants may be offered the role but cannot begin work until funding is confirmed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Experience with business development concepts (strategy, marketing, communications, business management, engineering, international relations).
• Active DOE Q/SCI level security clearance or DOD Top-Secret/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Implement stakeholder and partnership engagement strategies (EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS).
• Develop and execute critical initiatives for national security programs and technologies.
• Translate technology talk into practical applications and outcomes.
• Analyze market factors and national security requirements and trends.
• Lead technology transfer initiatives to deploy national security systems.

Skills

Business development concepts

Security clearance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree (Desired)

Job description

Are you passionate about your work and dream of driving business development and technology strategies in innovative science and technology environments? You could be the Business Development and Partnerships Professional we are looking for to support national security initiatives. Our department provides integrated business development and partnerships specialists that are embedded directly with mission and technology teams to realize program development, strategy and partnering objectives.

AIS is looking for a Technical Business Development Specialist to work in Albuquerque, NM.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Responsibilities

• Implement stakeholder and partnership engagement strategies (EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS)
• Develop and execute critical initiatives for national security programs and technologies
• Develop and translate technology speak into the "So What" for technology applications
• Discover and analyze market factors and national security requirements and trends
• Lead technology transfer initiatives to deploy national security systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field OR equivalent experience and education
• Experience with business development concepts (ex - strategy, marketing, communications, business management, engineering, international relations)
• Active DOE Q/SCI level security clearance or DOD Top-Secret/SCI security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Experience with customer engagement related to federal government agencies
• Experience in strategy development and implementation

Physical Demands

• If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sub-contractor you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
• If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sub-contractor, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date

Job ID

2026-25071

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.