Position: Business Development Director

Location: Remote 

Job Status: Full Time 

Rigid Tactical is currently seeking a Business Development Director ( BDD) that designs and executes strategy, builds external relationships that will support our growth, leads the business development team and manages the business development lifecycle.

Major/Supervisory Responsibilities (KPIs):

• Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive business development lifecycle strategy to support Rigid Tactical’s business strategy. Identify and explore strategic markets and target customers and opportunities. Ensure the business development lifecycle falls in line with the CEOs vision statement.
• ·Serve as a key member of the executive team, contributing to overall organizational strategies and representing the priorities of Business Development functions.
• Coordinate capture planning efforts with the BD team, devise and implement winning strategies to capture qualified business opportunities.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and training resources for the business development team.
• Facilitate Business Development decision gate meetings to the CEO, ensuring appropriate materials are prepared to enable individual opportunity pursuit, capture and proposal decisions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Create long-term relationships that will drive revenue into existing and new programs.
• Represent Rigid Tactical externally at conferences, meetings, and speaking engagements as required. Leverage the time and effort of the CEO, and Program Managers to facilitate prospect introductions, attend meetings, and participate in other business development activities as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the COO for required Business Development PMO support functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A technical degree is highly desired.
• Experience with federal government budget, investments, and acquisition processes
• Ability to gain internal support, operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, and establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, program managers, and peers across Rigid Tactical 
• Strong, respected relationships within the DOD, DHS and DOS
• Self-starter and ability to manage time independently without direct supervision
• The ability to operate at the senior level and influence, negotiate and close

Requirements:

• Extensive comprehensive knowledge of the DoD structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships that are necessary to guide the business development strategy.
• Five years of Business Development experience.
• Ability to innovate, develop new strategies, and drive creativity and inventiveness within the organization’s business development strategies
• Exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent Rigid Tactical passionately to potential partners.
• Strong staff management skills, with the ability to foster a sense of team accountability and high performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively, inspire, coach, and influence direct reports, senior leaders, and other staff.
•  BA required; MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.

Security Clearance Requirement:

Must possess a current Secret 

This full-time, exempt position receives a competitive annual salary; paid time off and holidays; a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision options; an automatic 4% 401(k) employer contribution; and the opportunity to be a part of a team that provides meaningful positive impact to our customer’s missions. 

 Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Rigid Tactical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Best of all, we offer the opportunity to provide meaningful, positive impacts to our customers' missions and to our country at large.