Federal Growth Leader

Stantec

US Federal Growth Leader at Stantec driving federal business development and collaborative opportunities. Responsible for strategic planning and partnerships within US Federal client accounts.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $177,500 - $315,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide capture leadership on multiple federal opportunities
Develop and execute detailed capture plans to win specific opportunities
Develop collaborative working relationships between account managers and marketing teams
Participate in US Federal Strategic Planning
Conduct go/no-go assessments to determine the feasibility of pursuing opportunities
Contribute to the vision and support the growth of the federal sector
Provide effective capture leadership and business development guidance to team members
Support Stantec’s Safer Together culture
Exemplify integrity by treating others fairly, honestly, and respectfully
Embrace diversity, recognizing and leveraging the unique perspectives of individuals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep understanding of the US federal marketplace and service offerings in the A/E industry
Superb client relationship skills and a proven record in winning major A/E type contracts
Proven and demonstrable skills in relationship building, management, influencing change, negotiation and business development
Ability to translate visionary guidance into strategic planning and tactical execution
An ability to lead and support initiatives and growth within a collaborative framework
Led high-value pursuits/proposals, driving superior outcomes
Advanced communication skills: verbal, written, and presentation
Adaptability, thriving in dynamic environments
A strong desire to succeed, remains enthusiastic, and possesses the highest degree of integrity
The ability to travel across the US as needed (~40-50%)
A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
10+ years of experience in the US Federal market with multiple Federal agencies, and existing client relationships within those agencies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

capture leadershipbusiness developmentstrategic planningtactical executionrelationship buildingnegotiationproposal developmentclient relationship managementgo/no-go assessmentsA/E contracts

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationadaptabilityintegrityenthusiasminfluencing changemanagementteam leadershiprespectfulnessdiversity recognition

Certifications

bachelor's degree