Amentum · 4 months ago
Director of Business Development
US-VA-Richmond
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expAmentum is a company focused on business development and they are seeking a Director of Business Development. The role involves initiating and implementing research and analysis of business opportunities, establishing relationships with customers, and leading the development of growth strategies.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Responsible for building company presence as a global provider and effectively leading the presenting of the capabilities resulting to achieve and/or exceed the business plan and objectives
Serve as focal point for future domestic and international customers by representing the company’s business development growth within the market
Establish relationships with and lead purposeful engagements with current and potential customers
Assess future growth opportunities aligned with the strategic growth direction. Provide recommendations on how to support customers in the targeted markets
Work across multiple functions and business areas and will lead the development and presentation of growth strategies and opportunities, both international and domestic
Lead the market assessments, develop new opportunities and advocates for new business resources, and coordinate win efforts
Lead assessment of new business opportunities
Develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensure solutions are consistent with organizational objectives and financial goals
Lead negotiations and close new business opportunities
Participate on opportunity specific win strategy reviews
Position will be assigned to specific targeted business area and may require additional or specific job duties related to assigned function which are not aforementioned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated networking capabilities among various future clients for identifying and developing potential business opportunities
Demonstrated knowledge of associated contractors and the competitive landscape
Complete understanding of business development that includes contract cost and pricing principles that translates efforts in achievements especially in acquiring new and follow-on business
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style
Ability to integrate regulatory, customer, political and market information into effective business strategies and plans
Strong interpersonal skills including tact and flexibility to work effectively with senior managers and employees
Strong leadership skills with an ability to coach, lead, motivate and influence others to support corporate goals and objectives
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics
Proven record of successfully growing a business with expanded customers and markets domestically and/or internationally
Fifteen (15) plus years in business development, program management or strategic planning
Seven (7) plus years of experience in Facility Management selling contracts with a total value in excess of $100,000,000
Experience building and managing customer relationships with assigned customers to seek out and identify new business opportunities
Preferred
Master's degree in Business Administration is desirable
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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