What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Account Executive - Navy position at Electronic Consulting Services, Inc (ECS Federal)?
Job Description
Everforth ECS is seeking a Business Development Account Executive to work in our Fairfax, VA office.
ECS Federal is seeking a Business Development Account Executive to drive growth across the U.S. Navy market. The selected candidate will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and shaping strategic opportunities that align with ECS's capabilities in Cybersecurity, Enterprise Transformation, Data & AI, Cloud, and Digital Modernization.
This position serves as a key member of the Growth organization and is responsible for developing and executing account growth strategies, expanding customer relationships, and positioning ECS for long-term success across Navy organizations. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of Navy missions, acquisition environments, and modernization priorities, along with a proven ability to develop qualified pipelines and contribute to the pursuit of large, complex opportunities.
The Business Development Account Executive will work collaboratively with capture managers, technical solution leaders, proposal teams, and operational leadership to develop winning strategies and deliver sustained growth.
Primary Responsibilities
Required Skills
Desired Skills
ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We value:
Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!
Everforth ECS is seeking a Business Development Account Executive to work in our Fairfax, VA office.
ECS Federal is seeking a Business Development Account Executive to drive growth across the U.S. Navy market. The selected candidate will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and shaping strategic opportunities that align with ECS's capabilities in Cybersecurity, Enterprise Transformation, Data & AI, Cloud, and Digital Modernization.
This position serves as a key member of the Growth organization and is responsible for developing and executing account growth strategies, expanding customer relationships, and positioning ECS for long-term success across Navy organizations. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of Navy missions, acquisition environments, and modernization priorities, along with a proven ability to develop qualified pipelines and contribute to the pursuit of large, complex opportunities.
The Business Development Account Executive will work collaboratively with capture managers, technical solution leaders, proposal teams, and operational leadership to develop winning strategies and deliver sustained growth.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic account plans that align Navy mission priorities with ECS capabilities and growth objectives.
- Establish and maintain relationships with Navy senior leaders, acquisition officials, program managers, systems commands, and industry partners.
- Identify, qualify, and shape opportunities throughout the business development lifecycle.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities focused on Navy modernization, cyber operations, enterprise IT, cloud transformation, digital engineering, and data-driven mission solutions.
- Position ECS solutions and discriminators to address customer challenges and emerging requirements.
- Support the development of opportunity strategies, competitive assessments, teaming approaches, and customer engagement plans.
- Collaborate with Capture Managers to transition qualified opportunities into active captures and support pursuit execution through award.
- Partner with delivery and technical organizations to identify organic growth opportunities and leverage existing customer relationships.
- Monitor Navy budget priorities, acquisition strategies, procurement forecasts, and market trends to identify new growth opportunities.
- Represent ECS at customer engagements, industry events, and partner meetings.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of business development, capture, account management, or growth experience supporting the Department of Defense, with significant experience in the U.S. Navy market.
- Demonstrated success identifying, qualifying, and shaping opportunities valued at $100 million or greater.
- Knowledge of Navy organizational structures, acquisition processes, and modernization initiatives.
- Experience supporting opportunities related to Cybersecurity, Enterprise IT, Cloud, Digital Transformation, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Engineering, or Mission Modernization.
- Ability to develop and maintain executive-level customer and partner relationships.
- Experience working in a collaborative growth environment across business development, capture, proposal, technical, and operations teams.
- Strong communication, presentation, and strategic planning skills.
- Active Secret security clearance; Top Secret preferred.
Desired Skills
- Existing relationships across key Navy organizations, including NAVWAR, NAVSEA, NAVAIR, NAVFAC, Fleet Cyber Command, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Office of Naval Research, PEO Digital, PEO C4I, and Navy CIO organizations.
- Experience supporting large-scale Navy IDIQs, MACs, GWACs, and enterprise modernization programs.
- Demonstrated contribution to the successful pursuit and award of major Navy contracts.
- Understanding of emerging Navy priorities related to cyber resilience, Zero Trust, AI adoption, cloud migration, digital engineering, maritime modernization, and data-centric operations.
- Familiarity with Navy acquisition vehicles and contract environments including SeaPort-NxG, GSA vehicles, and other Navy-focused contract mechanisms.
ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We value:
- Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
- Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven
Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!