Business Development Specialist, Lead

Lead business development and solutions for veteran health government clients, shaping strategy from pipeline to proposals and ensuring successful contract execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives and deliver solutions for veteran health customers.
• Craft, socialize, and execute a growth-oriented business strategy and serve as the primary client contact.
• Collaborate with market team peers and external clients to build a robust pipeline, drive new business, and steer proposal and BD activities to address client challenges.
• Challenge current operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and propose new capabilities aligned with client needs and future growth.
• Develop and sustain relationships across local industry and government sectors.
• Manage end-to-end contract execution and oversee hiring, risk management, and technical performance.

Requirements

• Experience in veterans health or the federal health domain.
• Proven ability to lead capture activities for government acquisitions.
• Program management experience, including guiding technically diverse teams to successful delivery on complex programs.
• Track record developing and executing business strategies that achieve quality growth.
• Knowledge of government contracts, acquisitions, and proposal processes.
• Ability to build and leverage relationships within the company, the federal government, and the broader industry.
• Capacity to work independently, mentor others, and supervise team members.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination as required by the client.
• Educational requirement: Master’s degree with 3+ years in client and capture roles, or Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in client and capture roles.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life benefits
• Disability benefits
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care

Vetting

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Identity verification

• Identity verification uses biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud.
• Interviews and assessments are conducted on camera as part of the hiring process.
• Booz Allen reserves the right to photograph applicants to verify identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

• AI is part of Booz Allen's daily operations, and use is allowed only with explicit permission; using AI tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless permitted.

Work Model

• Remote: occasional in-person work at Booz Allen or a client facility may be required.
• Hybrid: frequent work from a Booz Allen facility with potential visits to a customer facility to meet role needs.
• Onsite: primary work at a Booz Allen office or customer facility with direct collaboration with colleagues and clients as required.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

• All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.