Business Development Lead

CTIS • Rockville, MD

5d • $150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

CTIS, Inc. is seeking a high - performing NIH Business Development Lead with a proven network across NIH leadership and the skills to drive long - term business development goals. The ideal candidate brings deep NIH domain expertise, a strong capture backgroun d, and the ability to build and sustain strategic relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) with 12+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• 10+ years of direct NIH work and/or contracting experience with in - depth agency understanding.
• Proven BD, capture, and proposal leadership track record.
• Demonstrable ability to leverage a pre - existing network of clients and contacts.
• Working knowledge of competitive and teaming landscape; proven ability to assemble competitive teams.
• Expertise in driving call plans and developing value propositions.
• Working knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, Digital Transformation, and related solutions.
• Proven ability to make compelling and persuasive presentations.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Proactive, positive, and confident approach backed by tenacity and commitment.
• Local to the DC Metro area; able to travel for conferences, industry events, and customer meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of TechnoMile is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with corporate teams and SMEs to identify and pursue strategic relationships with NIH customers, partners, and existing clients.
• Develop, analyze, and implement BD and marketing programs; adjust strategy and tactics to maximize effectiveness.
• Lead capture activities, develop collateral, and support proposal responses and client positioning strategies.
• Identify, qualify, and support closure of new business opportunities in partnership with business and capture teams.
• Maintain a robust pipeline through direct and indirect customer engagement; identify cross - selling opportunities.
• Serve as a thought leader at industry events and conferences, articulating CTIS’s differentiated capabilities.
• Lead pursuits and provide oversight in proposal development.
• Drive call plans, value propositions, price - to - win strategies, and GWAC/Growth Operations (data, metrics, budget, compliance).
• Leverage and expand a pre - existing network of NIH clients and marketplace contacts.
• Build competitive teams through knowledge of the teaming landscape

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, HSA, Health Care/Dependent Care/Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match, company - paid life insurance, AD&D and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO), company - paid holidays, health & wellness events, gym membership
• Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year - round employee events and community programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees