Vice President of Business Development (2026-0151)

Acclaim Technical Services

$220K — $250K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Writing, Journalism, Political Science, or a technical discipline
  • 10+ years of proposal or capture experience
  • 2+ years developing or supporting technical solutions
  • Active TS/SCI clearance strongly preferred; customer badge access desired
  • Strong communication skills for group facilitation
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability and proactive mindset
  • Shipley Capture Certification or equivalent strongly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support teaming discussions and strategy development
  • Develop detailed capture plans that address customer needs
  • Analyze the competitive landscape and engage potential partners
  • Mentor and train personnel involved in proposal development
  • Contribute directly to solution development during proposals
  • Serve as proposal manager for high-visibility opportunities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs
  • Financial and retirement planning support
  • Family support policies
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Flexible work-life balance and paid time off
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Vice President of Business Development w/ TS/SCI w/ Poly to lead and grow our IC pipeline out of Hanover, MD. Reporting to the SVP for Business Development, this role is ideal for a seasoned BD leader who wants true ownership - of a customer, of the number, and of the outcome. You'll build the relationships that drive the pipeline and lead the pursuits that win it.

Responsibilities:
  • Own the pipeline for a key IC customer - qualifying, shaping, and moving opportunities through gate reviews while driving overall growth
  • Build and maintain senior-level relationships across government, partners, and competitors to position ATS early and ahead of the RFP
  • Lead capture on high-priority pursuits - developing win strategies, teaming approaches, competitive assessments, solutioning, and black-hat/pricing-to-win decisions
  • Translate customer mission needs into clear, differentiated solutions in close partnership with technical SMEs
  • Provide hands-on leadership for major proposals - from strategy and storyboard through submission - ensuring the capture plan and solution is applied

What you bring:
  • 10+ years of federal BD and capture experience with a strong track record of qualifying pipeline and winning new business
  • Established Intelligence Community relationships and the credibility to engage at senior levels
  • Direct experience leading capture and stepping in to run strategic proposals when needed
  • A background in shaping technical solutions with SMEs on complex pursuits
  • Active TS/SCI clearance; current customer badge access strongly preferred
  • Shipley capture certification or equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree in business, a technical field, or similar
  • Flexibility to work non-standard hours when pursuits demand it

Pay Range: There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here Employee Resources.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $220,000.00 - $250,000
SALARY TRANSPARANCY

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources

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