Business Development Executive (Government Contracting (GovCon) space)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Business Development Executive (Government Contracting (GovCon) space)
Location: Washington, DC (within 45-mile radius)
Work Type: Remote

Navitas Partners is a fast-growing IT staffing and workforce solutions firm dedicated to helping organizations across the United States build high-performing teams. We specialize in delivering top-tier technology and professional talent to federal, state, and commercial clients.

Our mission is to connect organizations with exceptional talent while fostering long-term partnerships that drive success. As we continue to expand within the Government Contracting (GovCon) space, we are seeking driven individuals to join our business development team.

We are looking for a motivated Business Development Executive (BDE) to support our growing GovCon initiatives. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals interested in sales, relationship management, and the federal contracting landscape.

You will work closely with senior leadership to identify new business opportunities, engage potential clients and partners, and contribute to strategic growth efforts.

• Research and identify opportunities within the federal government market

• Support lead generation efforts and conduct outbound outreach to prospective clients and partners

• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry professionals and decision-makers

• Assist with market research and competitive analysis in the GovCon space

• Track and monitor federal opportunities across procurement platforms

• Collaborate with internal teams to support business development initiatives

• Help prepare presentations, capability statements, and proposal materials

• Maintain accurate records of leads, activities, and interactions in CRM systems

• Bachelor’s degree (recent graduates encouraged to apply)

• Interest in sales, business development, or government contracting

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Self-driven, proactive, and eager to learn

• Ability to conduct research and identify new business opportunities

• Prior internship or experience in sales, marketing, or business development is a plus (not required)

• Strong learning and growth opportunity for early-career professionals

• Exposure to the federal contracting and GovCon ecosystem

• Hands-on experience in business development and strategic initiatives

• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals

• Clear career progression within a growing organization