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Business Development Lead

CTIS, Inc.
Rockville, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
CTIS, Inc. is seeking a high-performing NIH Business Development Lead with a proven network across NIH leadership and the skills to drive long-term business development goals. The ideal candidate brings deep NIH domain expertise, a strong capture background, and the ability to build and sustain strategic relationships.

  • Collaborate with corporate teams and SMEs to identify and pursue strategic relationships with


NIH customers, partners, and existing clients.

  • Develop, analyze, and implement BD and marketing programs; adjust strategy and tactics to


maximize effectiveness.

  • Lead capture activities, develop collateral, and support proposal responses and client


positioning strategies.

  • Identify, qualify, and support closure of new business opportunities in partnership with


business and capture teams.

  • Maintain a robust pipeline through direct and indirect customer engagement; identify cross-


selling opportunities.

  • Serve as a thought leader at industry events and conferences, articulating CTIS’s


differentiated capabilities.

  • Lead pursuits and provide oversight in proposal development.
  • Drive call plans, value propositions, price-to-win strategies, and GWAC/Growth Operations


(data, metrics, budget, compliance).

  • Leverage and expand a pre-existing network of NIH clients and marketplace contacts.
  • Build competitive teams through knowledge of the teaming landscape


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) with 12 years of progressive leadership experience.
  • 10 years of direct NIH work and/or contracting experience with in-depth agency


understanding.

  • Proven BD, capture, and proposal leadership track record.
  • Demonstrable ability to leverage a pre-existing network of clients and contacts.
  • Working knowledge of competitive and teaming landscape; proven ability to assemble


competitive teams.

  • Expertise in driving call plans and developing value propositions.
  • Working knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, Digital Transformation, and related solutions.
  • Proven ability to make compelling and persuasive presentations.
  • Excellent client service and communication skills.
  • Proactive, positive, and confident approach backed by tenacity and commitment.
  • Knowledge of TechnoMile is a plus.
  • Local to the DC Metro area; able to travel for conferences, industry events, and customer


meetings.

Benefits & Compensation

CTIS, Inc. is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to

support healthy living, wellness, and financial security.

  • Health Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, HSA, Health Care/Dependent Care/Flexible Spending


Accounts (FSA)

  • Financial 401(k) with company match, company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability
  • Work-Life Balance Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health & wellness events,


gym membership

  • Employee Incentives Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year-round


employee events and community programs

  • This is a full time role with a compensation range of $150k - $170k yearly.

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000

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