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Business Development Lead

Elite Talent Hub
Rockville, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026

Overview

Elite Talent Hub is hiring a Business Development Lead (NIH) on behalf of a leading Federal Health IT organization. This role is ideal for a high-impact BD/capture leader with a strong network across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a proven ability to drive growth, shape opportunities, and win strategic contracts.

You will play a critical role in pipeline development, capture leadership, and client engagement, helping expand the client’s footprint across NIH and related health agencies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute business development and capture strategy across NIH accounts
  • Build and expand strategic relationships with NIH stakeholders, partners, and clients
  • Identify, qualify, and drive new business opportunities through full BD lifecycle
  • Develop and manage a robust pipeline through proactive customer engagement
  • Lead capture planning, including win strategies, call plans, and price-to-win
  • Collaborate with SMEs and leadership to shape value propositions and solutions
  • Support and oversee proposal development, including positioning and teaming
  • Develop marketing and BD initiatives aligned to growth objectives
  • Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and client meetings
  • Identify and execute cross-selling and expansion opportunities
  • Build and lead competitive teaming strategies leveraging industry relationships
  • Provide insights on market trends, GWACs, and NIH procurement landscape

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required (MBA preferred)
  • 12 years of experience in Business Development, Capture, or Growth within federal IT
  • 10 years of direct NIH experience (contracts, programs, or customer engagement)
  • Proven track record of winning federal contracts and leading captures
  • Established network within NIH and federal health ecosystem
  • Strong understanding of NIH procurement environment and mission space
  • Experience developing call plans, win strategies, and value propositions
  • Demonstrated ability to build and lead teaming partnerships
  • Knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, Digital Transformation, or Health IT solutions
  • Excellent communication and executive-level presentation skills
  • Experience with CRM tools (TechnoMile preferred)
  • Based in the DC Metro area with ability to travel as needed

Preferred Attributes

  • Strategic thinker with strong capture-to-close execution ability
  • Highly proactive, relationship-driven, and results-oriented
  • Strong leadership presence with ability to influence stakeholders
  • Deep understanding of federal health IT market trends

Pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rockville, MD 20850

Salary : $70 - $80

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