Business Development Management Analyst - Leadership Development Program

Leidos•Reston, VA

About The Position

Leidos is hiring several Business Development Management Analysts as part of our Business Development Leadership Program (BDLP). The Business Development Leadership Program (BDLP) is a Leadership Development Program (LDP) that ranges from two to two-and-a-half years, depending on the rotational assignments. The program is designed to prepare high potential employees for future positions by exposing them to a variety of challenging work environments, and pairing them with BD leaders who will provide mentoring throughout their rotations. The Business Development team is a dynamic group of professionals responsible for contributing to top-line growth at the Corporate level. Our teams are fast-paced, strategic and highly motivated to win and capture new business. BDLP candidates typically have a high-energy level, strong enthusiasm, passion for innovative thinking, a competitive edge, and strong communication skills. BDLP participants are encouraged to explore a variety of rotational assignments and select opportunities that best match their desired career path. We offer a variety of rotations to participants: Capture Strategy and Support, Competitive Intelligence / Position-To-Win, Sector BD Operations and Strategy, Proposal Operations, Sector Business Development, Capture Excellence, Pricing Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Marketing and Communications, Government Affairs. In addition to the regular rotational assignments, BDLP candidates will participate in specialized trainings, conferences, workshops and may accept special rotational assignments as they are presented or surface during their participation in the program.

Requirements

Bachelors or Master’s Degree from an accredited university
2+ years of relevant experience
Academic excellence
Demonstrated leadership abilities and skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
1-2 letters of recommendation
Essay “Why do you want to be in the program? What makes you the right fit for the program?” (1 page overall max)
Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a federal security clearance if required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in the US Government's procurement process
Knowledge of Government Contractor’s proposal process and development
Experience in Business Development and/or Marketing
High Energy, enthusiasm and competitive edge
Flexibility to change with rotational assignments
Self-Motivated
Willingness to continually learn and grow
Ability to work in team
Ability to work under pressure
Security Clearance (depending on Program assignment)

Responsibilities

Participate in rotational assignments to gain exposure to various aspects of business development.
Receive mentoring from BD leaders.
Contribute to top-line growth at the Corporate level.
Engage in specialized trainings, conferences, and workshops.
Potentially accept special rotational assignments.