Business Development Manager – Federal Law Enforcement
Xcelerate Solutions
Cyber Security
Business Development Manager – Intelligence Community
Xcelerate Solutions
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: McLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Cyber Security
About the role
- Drive the development and execution of strategic growth plans focused on Intelligence Community support
- Identify and qualify new business opportunities aligned with Xcelerate’s capabilities and long-term goals
- Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior leaders, decision-makers, and partners across targeted agencies
- Develop compelling client presentations and tailored messaging that align with mission needs and agency objectives
- Collaborate with internal teams—including Capture, Proposal, and Executive Leadership—to lead winning BD efforts
- Maintain and manage a qualified pipeline, monitor forecast accuracy, and contribute to proposal development and pricing strategies
- Represent Xcelerate at key industry and government events to enhance visibility and support lead generation
- Play a key role in marketing strategy, teaming, and solution positioning across the 4th Estate landscape
- Individual contributor role with significant opportunity for career growth within Xcelerate Solutions
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience supporting or engaging with Intelligence Community organizations or equivalent government service agencies
- Demonstrated success in a business development or capture role within the federal contracting space
- Deep familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle, contracting vehicles, and procurement strategy
- Proven ability to build and execute account and call plans, capture strategies, and long-range growth roadmaps (6–48 months)
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage C-level executives and agency stakeholders
- Track record of closing business, meeting or exceeding targets, and contributing to proposal wins
- Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce) and pipeline management processes
- Preferred: Existing relationships within two or more Intelligence Community agencies
- Preferred: Experience in solutions-oriented business development (e.g., IT services, cybersecurity, analytics, mission support)
- Preferred: Knowledge of Xcelerate’s service offerings or adjacent GovCon domains
- Clearance: No (does not require security clearance)
Benefits
- growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth
- Hybrid work (2 x /week in-office)
- Recognition on Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list
- “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star Glassdoor rating
- Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and reasonable accommodations for disabilities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
business developmentcapture strategiesaccount planscall plansgrowth roadmapsproposal developmentpricing strategiespipeline managementDoD acquisition lifecycleprocurement strategy
Soft skills
interpersonal skillswritten communicationverbal communicationrelationship buildingcollaborationpresentation skillsstrategic thinkingleadershipengagement with executivesclient-focused messaging