Position: Business Development and Program Manager, Senior - DHS

Function: Business Development and Program Management

Location: Remote Site/Cobec Site - DC

Remote Work Option: Yes

Salary Range:

Culture

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a "people first" mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders and our people.

Values and Expectations

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person's abilities and skills that align with our values (Doing Great Work, Caring about the Whole Human, Collaborating as a Team, Operating with Transparency & Integrity, Cultivating Camaraderie & Fun, Encouraging Innovation & Experimentation, Acting with Initiative & Passion, Growing with Awareness, Communicating with Clarity & Candor and Owning Accountability) are the most important drivers for success in this role.

Job Summary

This position will play a pivotal role in spearheading business development initiatives, proposal development, and managing programs. The successful candidate will prioritize initiatives related to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), DHS Components (such as TSA, CBP, CISA, etc.), followed by the Department of Defense and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Successful candidates will bring extensive experience in proposal management, a deep understandingDHS, DoD, or NASA processes, and a proven track record of strategic thinking and client relationship management.

Years of Relevant Experience

The position requires minimum of 10+ years of experience in business development and program management within a government contracting environment. Successful business and proposal development experience is key.

Specific experience within the Department of Homeland Security or DHS Components (such as TSA, CBP, CISA, etc.) is required. Additionally, experience within DoD and NASA is preferred.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

* Develop and implement a comprehensive business development (BD) strategy for Cobec's DHS Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a primary focus on cost and data

* Develop and Implement BD strategy for DoD and NASA

* Lead the development of task order responses and proposal development, ensuring high-quality, competitive, and timely submissions.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic decision-makers/POCs

* Provide billable consulting services to our clients. Candidate must help to identify and secure their own billable work

* Lead and/or support Service Delivery responsibilities on Task Orders as assigned ensuring client satisfaction and alignment with DHS objectives and requirements (assist with billable on DHS task orders to gain a deeper understanding of client needs and strengthen client relationships.

* Individuals will be required to contribute effectively to working groups through oral and written communication and cooperative working relationships.

* Develop, foster, and maintain strong relationships with clients, aligning offerings with their requirements.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree is a plus and may count as additional years of experience.

Skills Requirements

* Proven experience in business development within government contracting space, specifically DHS and/or DoD/NASA.

* Demonstrate a motivated and achievement-oriented attitude with a proven track record of business growth.

* Collaborate with team members and partners, leveraging collective strengths in proposals to showcase capabilities to potential clients.

* Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective internal and external interactions.

* In-depth knowledge of federal procurement processes and regulations

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust, Secret, and/or Top Secret security clearance as

Travel

Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company

EEO

Cobec Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

EEO is the Law