Director, DHS Business Development

Niyam IT, Inc.

$125K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of federal business development and capture experience with a record of winning deals over $50M.
  • Expertise in the Shipley capture process from opportunity identification to competitive assessments.
  • Successful track record with agency task order solicitations on GWACs and IDIQs.
  • Established relationships within FEDCIV and knowledge of DOW agencies.
  • Strong communication skills to create compelling narratives around technical solutions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools for tracking and managing opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Own and expand the federal civilian and defense operations business development pipeline from start to finish.
  • Lead strategic capture planning for opportunities exceeding $50M, incorporating competitive analysis and solution development.
  • Conduct gate reviews and make informed bid/no-bid decisions using structured methodologies.
  • Develop strong customer relationships within target agencies to position Niyam for future opportunities.
  • Leverage established contract vehicles to pursue task orders and strategic solicitations.
  • Support proposal submissions, focusing on content quality and compliance with agency requirements.
  • Collaborate with leadership and technical teams to shape solutions and attend industry events.

Benefits

  • Recognized as a Best Place to Work by The Washington Post and USA Today.
  • Access to a well-developed contract vehicle portfolio, facilitating immediate business development efforts.
  • Dedicated proposal management support allows capture leaders to focus on strategy.
  • Collaborative culture with easy access to executive leadership for decision-making.
  • Comprehensive training and development programs for career advancement.
  • Participation in a bonus compensation plan tied to successful awards you lead.
Full Job Description
Niyam is seeking a proven Director of Business Development to lead capture and business development across our DHS Sector. Niyam is a prime contractor across several DHS components including FEMA, CBP, and TSA. We also support Secret Service as a subcontractor. The ideal candidate is an experienced capture professional who has personally driven unrestricted deals above $50M from identification through award. You will own the pipeline, lead capture strategy, and partner with a dedicated proposal management team to take opportunities all the way to submission. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role with a seat at the leadership table. This is an individual contributor role, and the right candidate will be energized by the opportunity to build something. Roles and Responsibilities Capture and Pipeline Development Own and grow the FEDCIV and DOW BD pipeline, from early opportunity identification through award. Lead capture planning and execution on opportunities over $50M (unrestricted), including competitive analysis, teaming strategy, solution shaping, and win theme development. Drive gate reviews and bid/no-bid decisions using structured capture methodology (Shipley BDLC). Develop and maintain customer relationships across target FEDCIV and DOW agencies to shape upcoming requirements. Identify and pursue agency task order competitions on Niyam's existing contract vehicles. Vehicle and Vehicle-Based Task Order Pursuit Leverage Niyam's strong GWAC and IDIQ portfolio to pursue on-contract task orders: OASIS+ SB, OASIS+ HUBZone, GSA MAS (GS-35F-144DA), GSA Polaris, FAA eFAST, NOAA ProTech 2.0 Weather, NOAA MITS, and the CBP ESB BPA. Respond strategically to agency task order solicitations on these vehicles, partnering with the proposal team on compliant, compelling submissions. Identify new vehicle opportunities and make recommendations on pursuit. Proposal and Pursuit Support Actively support proposals through RFP release and submission, including contributing to executive summaries, win themes, and discriminators. Collaborate with the dedicated proposal management team on color reviews, compliance, and final production; you lead the strategy, they manage the process. Provide capture artifacts (competitive intel, price-to-win guidance, teaming rationale) to support high-quality submissions. Leadership and Collaboration Partner with Niyam senior leadership and technical practice leads to shape pursuit strategy and solution narratives. Represent Niyam at industry days, conferences, and agency outreach events. Track pipeline metrics and report regularly to executive leadership on opportunity status, BD investments, and win/loss trends. Required Qualifications 7+ years of federal BD and capture experience with a demonstrated record of winning competitive, unrestricted federal awards over $50M. Deep experience executing the full Shipley capture process, including opportunity identification, competitive assessment, teaming, solution development, and gate reviews. Proven success responding to agency task order solicitations on GWACs and IDIQs (OASIS+, GSA vehicles, or equivalent). FEDCIV agency relationships and market knowledge; familiarity with DOW agencies a strong plus. Ability to own and drive capture independently while coordinating across BD, technical, and proposal teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical solutions into compelling win narratives. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and pipeline or CRM tools. Ability to work in a hybrid environment at Niyam location in Fairfax, VA. Preferred Skills Experience capturing and winning small business set-aside deals in addition to unrestricted competitions. Familiarity with Niyam's contract vehicle portfolio (OASIS+, GSA Polaris, NOAA ProTech 2.0, CBP ESB BPA). Shipley training or formal certification. Experience using AI-assisted BD tools such as Govdash, Awarded AI, GovEagle, or similar platforms to research opportunities, analyze solicitations, and accelerate capture workflows. Background in IT services, cloud, geospatial analytics, or data domains aligned to Niyam's core capabilities. Why Join Niyam Recognized as a Best Places to Work by The Washington Post (2025) and USA Today (2026), and named to the Inc. 5000. A real vehicle portfolio ready to work for you: OASIS+ SB and HUBZone, GSA Polaris, GSA MAS, FAA eFAST, NOAA ProTech 2.0, NOAA MITS, and CBP ESB BPA; you will not be building from scratch. Proposal management team in place; you lead capture strategy, they handle the production process. Collaborative, mission-driven culture with direct access to executive leadership. Competitive base compensation plus eligibility for Niyam's Capture Bonus Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP), tied directly to awarded opportunities you lead through capture. Fully paid training, certifications, and defined career growth. Support programs that protect communities, respond to disasters, and modernize government. Join Niyam and help us win the work that matters. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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