Business Development Director for Leidos The Business Development Director for Leidos is responsible for driving growth in support of national security by identifying, developing, and qualifying information technology (IT) and digital modernization opportunities across the Intelligence Community primarily focused on the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This leader will have accountability to shape and win new business through a balanced focus on customer engagement, customer value proposition development, assessment of the competitive environment, corporate solution advocacy, as well as promoting the Leidos brand in the corporation's best interests. The position includes contributing to growth strategy and business opportunities being solicited by our customers, as well as developing and shaping new ideas and solutions to address problems facing them. They will play a key role in defining technical solutions and competitive assessments. Main Responsibilities: - Identify, develop, and lead opportunity maturation and pursuit, including management and execution through qualification and capture. - Manage the full life-cycle process across multiple simultaneous pursuits, bringing them into qualified opportunities able for capture. - Identify gaps and emerging requirements, perform market and economic analysis, conduct business intelligence, design and execute customer engagement plans, shaping win themes, and work hand in hand with our marketing and comms teams. - Exercise sound judgment within broadly defined practices and policies; regularly interact with all levels of management, functional POCs, staff, and customers; display a high degree of tact and diplomacy. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 15+ years of professional experience. - Strong familiarity and relationships within DIA and related organizations. - Demonstrated ability to develop a business growth pipeline across a heterogeneous portfolio. - Natural aptitude for strategic planning, financial analysis, business development, and teaming. - Diplomatic, persuasive, and articulate communication style to establish and maintain rapport with internal and external customers/partners. Preferred Qualifications: - A technical degree is desired or background in Information Technology and Cyber Security. - Prior experience managing teams in a dynamic environment. - Experience with federal government budget, investments, and acquisition processes.