Vice President, Business Development

Orchestra • Washington, DC

1d • $135,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Orchestra is seeking a Vice President, Business Development to join their Growth team. This role will focus on driving and developing business development strategies and strategists across multiple organizations within the Orchestra network. The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial self-starter with strong backgrounds in business development and management. This position reports directly to the Head of Growth. Please note that this is not a sales job. The role is based in their New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid basis, requiring at least 3 days per week in the office.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience, preferably in an agency setting, ideally working on nonprofit, philanthropy, advocacy, political or impact campaigns
• Experience in business development, including shaping business development processes, directing new business strategies and developing sharp, tailored proposals
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize work streams and track progress across multiple teams
• Expert multitasking skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail
• Strong writing and research skills that ensure that every stone is overturned along with the creation of sharp, compelling content

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public relations
• Experience in philanthropy, issue advocacy or in politics
• Experience at a firm or agency

Responsibilities

• Manage the business development program for one of Orchestra’s verticals in partnership with the Head of Growth, including intake, prioritization, ownership, and resourcing of opportunities
• Lead high-value and strategic business development opportunities from qualification through pitch delivery, including shaping proposal strategy, advising client teams, ensuring RFP adherence, and driving successful outcomes
• Build and coordinate integrated teams across Orchestra companies and practice areas, mobilizing resources across Client Management, Integrated Marketing, Operations, Finance, Contracts and creative teams as needed
• Lead business development strategy including shaping the voice and tone of proposals, identifying differentiators, and crafting compelling pitch strategies tailored to client and market needs
• Track, monitor, and report on strategic and high-value opportunities, including pipeline activity, revenue trends, growth patterns, and market insights
• Analyze industry, client, and communications trends to proactively identify growth opportunities and inform business development priorities across key sectors
• Serve as a strategic advisor and coach to client teams and practice leaders by identifying gaps in service, recommending integrated solutions, and preparing teams for pitches and presentations
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve business development efficiency, research capabilities, compliance checks, and proposal development processes
• Support Growth team management, including capacity planning, cross-functional collaboration, professional development, and team-wide initiatives
• Work individually with team members to strengthen business development capabilities, expand networks, and foster skills development across the team
• Help frame, draft, and maintain qualitative and quantitative business development reporting and ensure accurate recordkeeping and process management

Benefits

• End of year bonuses based on firm, team and individual performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed