What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Business Development Manager-Federal Program position at Cisco?
The application window is expected to close on September 10, 2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
U.S. Citizen With Active Clearance TS/SCI. FSP Preferred.
MEET THE TEAM
Cisco Federal Sales Program Management Office (PMO) provides centralized oversight and support for the development, implementation, and sustainment of Strategic Agreements with Partners and the US Federal Government.
YOUR IMPACT
We are seeking a Sales Business Development Manager to work on a cross functional team that ensures effective and efficient management of programs and projects within National Security Operations (NSO). The successful candidate will have a unique blend of programmatic knowledge and government contracting experience with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. This role will require ability to balance and prioritize customer, sales, and business needs.
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
U.S. Citizen With Active Clearance TS/SCI. FSP Preferred.
MEET THE TEAM
Cisco Federal Sales Program Management Office (PMO) provides centralized oversight and support for the development, implementation, and sustainment of Strategic Agreements with Partners and the US Federal Government.
YOUR IMPACT
We are seeking a Sales Business Development Manager to work on a cross functional team that ensures effective and efficient management of programs and projects within National Security Operations (NSO). The successful candidate will have a unique blend of programmatic knowledge and government contracting experience with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. This role will require ability to balance and prioritize customer, sales, and business needs.
- Developing and supervising contract and program management policies, procedures, best industry practices, and standards.
- Regularly supervise progress and identifying potential risks.
- Developing and implementing mitigation strategies to address contractual risks and issues.
- Facilitating communication between cross-organizational and functional teams, collaborators, and the customer.
- Providing regular status updates and contractual/programmatic reports to leadership and customers.
- Leading program reviews to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborating with other functional areas of the organization to ensure alignment and integration of strategic/sales activities.
- 3 years of Federal Government Project/Program Management experience
- Hold an Active TS/SCI Clearance (FSP Preferred).
- Interact directly with the customer on the government domain.
- Regularly meet with customers on site at government facilities and various locations; candidate must reside in VA or MD based on client locations.
- Knowledge of US government/military contracting regulations and processes (FAR/DFAR)
- PMP or DAWIA certification (Preferred)
- Experience optimizing and automating processes, preferably with Artificial Intelligence tools
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Salary : $147,000 - $185,300