Business Development Executive - Army
Herndon, VA (hybrid/remote)
SUMMARY:
Founded in 2001, Indigo IT is an award winning information technology consulting and services company. We are a trusted services provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management, and Enterprise solutions. We know our defense, federal, and civilian customers have critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and maximized. Indigo IT is mission focused and committed to maintaining a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers' technology goals and objectives. Our unique ability to think beyond today allows our clients to stay ahead of their IT challenges. As a Veteran-Friendly employer, we are proudly partnered with the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, and a recipient of the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award, which recognizes our commitment to recruiting our nation's Veterans. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest growing companies in 2020 & 2021 and named as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Virginia, we are always looking to hire top talent in the field - come join us today!
Reporting to the Director of Business Development, the Senior Business Development Manager is responsible for the identifying, qualifying, and winning new business opportunities within the Army. This position is a critical function for the future of the company, so we're seeking growth-oriented hunters with demonstrated past performance sourcing opportunities, executing the capture process, and participating in proposal development. To be successful in this role, you must synthesize explicit and implicit customer requirements, build strategic internal and external relationships, and lead all involved parties to a win.
The Senior Business Development Manager works closely with multiple teams and is responsible capturing new business as well as recompete efforts. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for market analysis, opportunity strategy development and execution, and reporting progress toward achieving objectives. The Senior Business Development Manager ensures that teaming decisions, pricing, and win strategies are in alignment with customer objectives to increase the probability of closing new business.
We are seeking candidates that have proven investigative skills coupled with sufficient business acumen to evaluate opportunity alignment with overall strategy and fit for the business. Effective candidates will possess a critical eye that focuses on quality in that @context.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your job is to win work! You will be accountable for winning at least $15M in total contract value each year. You will be highly incentivized to exceed this threshold.
Create and manage a pipeline of opportunities to meet and exceed individual and corporate growth targets within the Army.
Independently and successfully mature efforts through the Gate process, and participate in proposal development to include supporting technical, management, staffing, and pricing elements.
Apply understanding of customer requirements to create winning solutions and strategies that result in new business.
Actively meet with industry partners to create successful teaming opportunities.
Maintain long-term relationships with customers in your targeted market at the working level and up to "C" level government executives.
In collaboration with the Director of Business Development, source internal and external technical expertise to assist with solution development and solicitation responses.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Operate in a highly independent manner with minimal direction.
In-depth understanding of specific Army accounts and their acquisition processes
Demonstrated success in shaping and winning opportunities in the IT services arena
Demonstrated experience working in a similar role exceeding designated sales targets/quota
Experience with an industry-standard federal account/capture management and proposal development methodologies, such as Shipley
Highly organized with ability to manage several simultaneous sales efforts
Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
Experience and an understanding of IT professional services
Strong analytical capabilities
Expert level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with all levels of management, coworkers, customers, and the general public
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
U.S. Citizenship
10+ years of demonstrated business development or account management experience which includes at least 5 years of Department of Defense account experience
Detailed knowledge of end-to-end capture process, proposal process, and delivery lifecycle
Understanding of the Federal procurement process and use of various GWACs
Proven leadership and experience in executing account plans to gain new business
Previous business development/sales experience in a services-focused company
Experience interacting with and presenting to federal SES level leadership
At Indigo IT, we offer an expansive benefits package for our employees, which includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options. In addition, we offer 401(k) with company match, Group life and disability, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid holidays, and Education assistance. We also have in house training programs for employees, we reward thought leadership with bonuses and recognition for publishing, speaking, and innovative thought leadership in our industry.
Indigo IT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. This employer uses E-Verify.
