Account Executive

ATG

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years in business development within government contracting, focusing on Medical IT, Army, and Air Force.
  • Recent success in winning large contracts that drive revenue growth.
  • Strong grasp of federal acquisition processes like FAR and DFARS.
  • Established network with government agencies and industry prime contractors.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication abilities.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams in dynamic settings.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement business development strategies to capture DoD opportunities.
  • Support capture efforts, including team management and proposal development.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key government and industry decision-makers.
  • Manage a pipeline of opportunities, tracking progress towards company goals.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project execution and customer satisfaction.
  • Represent the company at industry events to enhance visibility and thought leadership.
  • Accurately log opportunity data in the BD/Capture system, ensuring data integrity.

Benefits

  • Fully remote position available for candidates in the D.C. Metro Area.
  • Opportunity to work within a growing government contracting portfolio.
  • Access to industry events for networking and professional visibility.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance project outcomes.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Account Executive

Location: Fully Remote - D.C. Metro Area

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and results-oriented Account Executive to join our team. This role is critical in driving the growth and expansion of our government contracting portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in identifying and capturing new business opportunities within the DoD and other government sectors, with a good understanding of the federal acquisition process and a network of contacts across various DoD agencies and Industry.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Contribute, develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies to identify and pursue new opportunities within the DoD market space.
  • Support capture efforts for opportunities, including developing capture plans, building and managing winning teams comprised of industry partners, and supporting the proposal development process.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers within government agencies and industry partners to facilitate business growth and enhance our competitive position.
  • Build and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities, tracking progress and ensuring alignment with company goals and priorities.
  • Work closely with internal teams, including operations, technical, finance, and compliance, to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and forums to enhance our visibility and establish thought leadership in the government contracting community.
  • Accurately and consistently enter all relevant opportunity data into the BD/Capture system, including customer information, opportunity details, key milestones, and competitive intelligence, ensuring data integrity and timely updates.

Qualifications:
  • 1-3 years of experience in business development and capture management within the government contracting industry, with a strong focus on Medical IT, Army and Air Force.
  • Demonstrated recent success in shaping and winning large-scale contracts that drove revenue growth in a competitive environment.
  • Deep understanding of the federal acquisition process, including FAR, DFARS, and other relevant regulations.
  • Established network of contacts within government agencies, prime contractors, and industry partners.
  • Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience leading and managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

    Desired
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Active security clearance or the ability to obtain one is highly desirable.

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