• The DOD Program Level Business Development Lead, Space Force/SSC is a critical, senior-level position responsible for driving revenue growth and market penetration within the Department of Defense (DOD) and related federal agencies. • This individual will identify, qualify, and capture new business opportunities for related products. • The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in securing DOD contracts and an in-depth understanding of the federal acquisition process, from requirements development to contract execution. • This role requires a strategic thinker who can build and maintain influential relationships with key government and military decision-makers. • Exceed assigned revenue and profit goals quarterly and against an annual goal. • Establish relationships, customers, and opportunities in the assigned vertical as well as new markets when required, as guided by leadership. • Maintain and continually build relationships with customers and vendors. • Manage and provide a weekly pipeline of sales opportunities, quotes, and orders. • Develop opportunities and insight into this market category at the Headquarters or Programmatic level. • Develop requirements with customers for future bids and contract quotations for equipment and services provided by the company. • Travel to vertical client locations and attend symposiums, conferences, tradeshows, and exhibitions, and conduct vendor ride-a-longs to cultivate sales opportunities. • Actively develop competitive and customer intelligence, and communicate market intelligence, opportunities, and threats to the company. • Provide price quotations and establish proper credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates. • Learn and utilize internal systems for processing quotes and orders. • Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests. • Perform administrative duties, such as preparing reports, keeping sales records, and filing expense account reports. • Assist Business Development Managers on similar tasks to completion. • Accurately process quotes that have been received either in writing, electronically, or by phone. • Develop a marketing strategy to access new contacts within the existing account base. • Implement an inside/outside team approach for sales, territory/customer strategy, vendor relations, and dealer of records. • Conduct continuing market research on specific channels of business and assist in developing market strategy with both market and channel sales team members. • Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to achieve revenue targets and expand the company's footprint within the DOD CBRN community. • Identify, qualify, and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities and contract bids. • Build and nurture relationships with government program and technical personnel, as well as key military stakeholders. • Lead the development of compelling and compliant proposals, working in close collaboration with internal teams. • Maintain a deep understanding of DOD programs, platforms, and acquisition processes, including contracting vehicles like GSA, ECAT, EMALL, and Prime Vendor schedules. • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and military engagements to gain market intelligence and promote brand awareness. • Provide accurate sales forecasts and regularly report on business development activities and market trends.