Senior Business Development Manager

Amentum is seeking a Senior Business Development (BD) professional in the Intelligence and Cyber Business Group to accelerate Amentum’s growth within a classified Northern Virgina customer. Candidates for this key position must have strong and current customer knowledge and networking relationships to identify opportunities across the customer base that will position Amentum as a leading provider of intelligence analysis, smart infrastructure, enterprise-IT, cyber and OT security, and DevSecOps. This hybrid position is located in our Northern Virgina offices. The BD professional must have a comprehensive understanding of the customer’s short and long-term objectives and their in-house capabilities and requirements, and the ability to identify areas where Amentum’s support will enhance their chances for mission success. Essential Job Duties: Identifies, Develops, and Qualifies a pipeline of opportunities within the customer community. Prepares and presents capability statements and other new business information presentations and works closely with business leaders across the Intelligence and Cyber Business Group to enhance the operational pipelines. Develops customer engagement strategies and maintains close relationships with the key customers to understand their requirements, plans, goals and concerns to develop new business. Consults with the client on upcoming requirements to help shape requests for proposals (RFPs) and ensures BD/Proposal teams have full understanding of requirements, constraints, and perceived risks. (Responsible for core market sustainment and new business growth; responsible for new business opportunity qualification, competitive positioning, and capture). Works with the Capture Manager and other pursuit leaders to inform decision(s) through contract award, including bid strategies, teaming strategies, competitive analysis, the development of the technical, management and cost strategies associated with the proposal. Supports the development of customer account strategies, responses to Request for Information (RFI), Market Surveys, and Expressions of Interest (EOI) documents from the client. Participates in the strategic planning process to mature strategies for future market changes and trends and assesses the likely impact on the IC customers. Participates in the planning and execution of trade shows and other industry events in support of opportunity development and market strategy. Position Requirements: Minimum of three years BD experience involving customer engagement, pipeline development, and qualification of key strategies opportunities over $200M in size. Bachelor’s degree in subject matter relevant to customer’s mission required OR 10 years’ experience without a degree. TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and the ability to access the client’s system. Understanding of customers’ operations, priorities, short/long term goals, strengths, and weaknesses typically derived from having worked within this customer’s organization in a variety of roles and departments. Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills coupled with the ability to establish and maintain productive customer and industry participant networks are essential. Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills. Self-motivated and capable of working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization. Customer experience. Efficient use of Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) is required Other Responsibilities: Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. #javelin Compensation Details: $190,000-210,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 06/26/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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