Federal Business Development Leader - US Navy (San Diego)

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to ensure the security of our nation, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that!Join us as we strive to ensure a secure and sustainable future for our nation, our allies and the communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled architects, engineers, scientists, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.GHD is committed to supporting the U.S. Navy’s mission on the West Coast and in the INDOPACOM region. GHD plans and designs critical facilities and infrastructure to support Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command and its customers, including the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force. GHD is a trusted advisor and delivery partner to NAVFACSYSCOM and other U.S. Navy agencies.Who are we looking for? As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Business Development Leader – US Navy Western US. The BD Leader – US Navy Western US will be responsible for cultivating strong client and partner relationships, driving proactive client engagement, and developing and implementing business development plans, capture plans, and sales to the US Navy, in particular, NAVFAC Southwest, Northwest and EXWC. This position will be based out of any key GHD office serving the Navy in the western US, including, but not limited to, San Diego or Seattle.Working with an energetic and high-performing team, the BD Leader – US Navy Western US will be responsible for:Developing and driving goals, objectives, and actions for the US Navy program in alignment with GHD’s Market and Region plans, with a primary focus on the Western USLeading business development, client engagement, and client service managementMonitoring delivery, making sure that GHD teams deliver high quality work products on timeDeveloping and maintaining high-value relationships with Navy clients Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with large and small business industry partners, including design-build construction contractors and other professional services firmsDeveloping new project opportunities for GHD with existing clientsExpanding GHD’s Navy client base in alignment with GHD West Region plansRepresenting GHD in client meetings and industry forumsParticipating in professional organizations such as SAME to promote the GHD brandIdentifying and tracking IDIQ and design-build opportunities and leading capture strategy development and implementation for key pursuitsLeveraging knowledge of Navy mission priorities, organizational structures, and FEC-specific requirements to identify and capture workConducting competitive analysis, monitoring market trends, and developing strategies to position GHD effectively within the Navy marketCollaborating closely with proposal managers and proposal teams to develop compliant, compelling, and strategically aligned proposals that reflect capture strategy and client insightsLeveraging his/her network to attract new business development and delivery talent to GHDPeopleAdapting well to a highly collaborative work environmentCommunicating regularly with Navy Program Manager, Navy Client Engagement Team, and GHD Market and Regional leadersCollaborating with design and delivery organization leaders to facilitate high quality project deliveryPerformanceLeading, supporting, and monitoring strategic pursuits in the Navy programDeveloping goals and actions for the Navy program in alignment with the Market and Region plansLeading strategic pursuits in the Navy program, with a primary responsibility for winning new IDIQ contracts with key NAVFAC entitiesEstablishing relationships with design-build construction contractors and winning design-build opportunitiesEnsuring that revenue objectives are attained and good profit is earned on the work For success in this position, you will possess the following skills and qualifications:Bachelor and/or Master’s degree from an accredited school in an engineering or related technical field including architecture15+ years in a client development/account management role with US Navy clientsStrong ability to cultivate trusted, long-term relationships with NAVFAC leadership, contracting officers, decisionmakers, and industry partnersProven strategic thinker with successful experience developing and implementing market plansExcellent written and oral communication skills Ability and willingness to travel to industry events and client offices as neededProfessional Engineer (PE) License or Registered Architect (RA) License a plusIf you are passionate about pursuing this position, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link above.We offer a professional, yet welcoming, culture based on our core values of Teamwork, Respect, Safety, and Integrity. We also provide accelerated professional development through hands-on experience, mentorship, and training via our GHD Business School.As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.#LI-TW1Posting Date: 2026-01-29