Michael Baker International

Director, Business Development-State, Local, Tribal, Territories

Michael Baker International$217K — $399K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • 8-12 years in sales leadership or business development, particularly in SLTT markets.
  • Proven track record of success in complex sales cycles and revenue growth.
  • Knowledge of emergency management and government grant programs, including pricing strategies.
  • Strong proficiency in CRM platforms and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a sales and business development team to drive SLTT revenue.
  • Maintain pipeline governance and support disciplined stage-gate reviews.
  • Assist in Go/No-Go decisions for capture and proposal activities.
  • Develop comprehensive revenue strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Collaborate on marketing campaigns to enhance lead generation and client acquisition.
  • Coordinate across teams for proposal development and pricing strategies.
  • Ensure ongoing customer satisfaction and client service expansion.
  • Monitor revenue streams and provide regular performance reports.
  • Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities and trends.
  • Recruit and develop talent while fostering a collaborative culture.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company contributions.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
  • Opportunities for professional and personal development.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Commuter benefits and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

DESCRIPTION

The Director of Business Development for State, Local, Tribal, Territorial (SLTT) is a strategic, revenue-driving leader responsible for steering sales, business development strategy, pipeline governance, and post-sale customer success in State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial markets. This role leads cross functional programs with Marketing, Proposals, Capture, and Operations to grow market share, improve profitability, and deliver measurable value to customers and the company. The ideal candidate is an accomplished midlevel executive with deep SLTT market insight, proven results in complex sales cycles, and a collaborative leadership style that scales teams and processes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include:
  • Build and lead a capable sales and business development team to meet or exceed SLTT revenue targets; translate strategy into actionable plans, budgets, and quarterly milestones.
  • Own pipeline governance: maintain accurate CRM data (leads, opportunities, forecast), and support disciplined stage-gate reviews to improve win rates.
  • Support Operations and Sales in Go/No-Go decisions for Capture and RFX activities; support capture/proposals to align with win themes and customer value.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive revenue strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives.
  • Collaborate with the marketing and operations teams to create and execute marketing campaigns that drive lead generation and customer acquisition.
  • Collaborate with the Capture and Proposals team to ensure coordination occurs across the full lifecycle of an opportunity. This includes win theme development and pricing strategies across a variety of programs, including emergency management, CDBG-DR, and other similar programs.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction and retention in concert with the operations team and expand services with current client base.
  • Work closely with the operations, market leads and practice leads to ensure that products and services meet market demands and drive revenue growth.
  • Monitor and manage the company's revenue streams, budgets, and financial performance. Provide regular reports to leadership, including monthly leadership/board reporting.
  • Conduct ongoing market research to identify new revenue opportunities, competitive threats, and industry trends; translate insights into practical growth initiatives.
  • Recruit, coach, and retain talent; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop relationships with partner firms and subcontractors (MBE, DBE, SDVOB, etc.) to expand capabilities and reach.
  • Travel 50-75% (short-term) as needed for client work, conferences, and key events.
  • Complete all required compliance training on an annual basis
  • Ensure health and safety guidelines are established and followed
  • Complete required training including safety training
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Skills and Competencies:
  • Strategic thinker with executive presence; strong communication, storytelling, and negotiation skills.
  • Proven track record of business development success, resulting in measurable year-over-year revenue growth.
  • Knowledge of Emergency Management, CDBG-DR, and other government grant programs is required, including price-to-win strategies.
  • Proficient with CRM platforms in pipeline management; ability to translate data into action.
  • Financial acumen for budgeting, forecasting, and performance metrics.
  • Dependable, self-directed, flexible, and goal-oriented.
  • Market research, competitive analysis, and opportunity assessment capabilities.
  • Travel: Availability to travel 50-75% with short notice as needed.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Political Science, Public Administration, or Business Management preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • 8-12 years of experience in sales leadership or business development with a track record in SLTT markets and complex deals; experience in disaster recovery, emergency management, technology, or infrastructure is preferred.

This position description incorporates the job's core responsibilities. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.

COMPENSATION

The approximate base compensation range for this position is $217,000-$399,000 and is also bonus eligible. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401 (k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits

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About Michael Baker International

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government.
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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1940

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