What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Public Sector Business Development position at Blake Smith Staffing LLC?
Company Description
Cyber Security Company (SASS)
Job Description
Here are the key qualifications we’re targeting:
- Experience implementing policy initiatives
- Proven track record of developing strategic partnerships in the public sector
- Extensive public sector experience, including policy and federal appropriations
- Strategic business development with system integrators
- State-level business development expertise
- Association management experience
- Active involvement in public sector advisory boards
- Thought leadership and brand recognition in the public sector, including marketing collaborations
This is a full-time remote role for a Head of Public Sector Business Development for a Cyber Security client. The role involves developing and implementing business development strategies for the public sector, cultivating relationships with government agencies, identifying new business opportunities, and leading a team of business development professionals.
Qualifications
- Strong business development and sales skills
- Experience in working with public sector clients
- Strategic planning and relationship management skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Leadership and team management experience
- Ability to work independently and remotely
- Knowledge of government procurement processes
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Business, or related field
- 8 years of combined experience in public sector business development, government relations, or public policy.
- Proven ability to turn policy into budget outcomes
- Deep domain expertise in cybersecurity as it relates to the U.S. Public Sector
- Located in or willing to relocate to Washington, D.C.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strong executive presence.
Preferred:
- Strong network of relationships across U.S. federal, state, and local government agencies, and relevant trade associations.
- Experience collaborating with public sector capture teams, proposal writers, and legal/compliance partners.
- A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to represent the company with professionalism and confidentiality
Qualifications
- Experience implementing policy initiatives
- Proven track record of developing strategic partnerships in the public sector
- Extensive public sector experience, including policy and federal appropriations
- Strategic business development with system integrators
- State-level business development expertise
- Association management experience
- Active involvement in public sector advisory boards
- Thought leadership and brand recognition in the public sector, including marketing collaborations
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
