New 
Business Development Specialist
 Quadrant, Inc. | |
 United States, Virginia, Fairfax | |
 Aug 05, 2025 | |
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Business Development Specialist Fairfax, VA Pay From: $80,000 per year MUST: Experienced Business Development Specialist 5 plus years of experience Proficiency with Deltek GovWin IQ and similar tools for market analysis and tracking Experience in SBIR/STTR, 8(a), SDVOSB, or other small business set-aside programs Demonstrated ability to research and track federal contracting opportunities with accurate forecasting. Experience with data analysis, desktop publishing, and editing tools. Proficient in using GovWin, SAM.gov, and other federal research platforms. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint) and Adobe applications. Bachelor's Degree required DUTIES: Identify and qualify federal business opportunities through SAM.gov, GovWin, GSA eBuy, and other procurement platforms with a focus on defense and cybersecurity initiatives. Analyze defense market trends, emerging mission needs, and cybersecurity policy shifts to uncover strategic growth opportunities. Support and implement business development strategies aimed at expanding our presence across DoD, and federal agencies. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including government acquisition personnel, program managers, contracting officers, and cybersecurity mission leads. Develop teaming relationships with system integrators, prime contractors, and niche technology partners to strengthen solution offerings and win strategies. Assist in the development of compliant, compelling responses to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, Sources Sought, and other solicitations, ensuring alignment with FAR/DFARS and cybersecurity compliance standards. Support proposal development activities including writing, editing, formatting, and coordination. Monitor federal procurement forecasts, budget updates, and competitor activity to maintain a competitive advantage. Ensure awareness and integration of government-wide initiatives such as CMMC, NIST 800-171, and other frameworks into opportunity pursuit. Collaborate with technical teams to shape solution concepts and capture strategies tailored to the mission needs of national security and defense clients. Provide regular reporting on BD pipeline status, capture activities, and partnership outcomes to senior leadership. Perform research, data analysis, and documentation of relevant metrics using digital tools. Contribute to the preparation, review, and desktop publishing of business development materials and proposal submissions. Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act". | |