Director of Business Development

Want to lead the strategic growth initiatives for a UX Design company focused on securing new business in the Federal Civilian (FedCiv) sector for mission-critical applications and cutting-edge technologies? Rocket Communications is an enterprise UX Design company focused on designing mission-critical applications and systems

We are seeking a Director of Business Development (FedCiv) to oversee the department and grow our Federal Civilian (i.e. non-DoD government) business sector

This person will play a pivotal role in shaping our overall business strategy, fostering innovation, and ensuring a consistent pipeline of revenue-generating projects

This leadership position reports directly to the CSO and requires a strong background in business development within the Federal Civilian business sector, including agencies, departments, and key FedCiv agencies

We are a small, fast-growing company and your work will have a direct impact on the success of our business and team members

Our team is fun, friendly, supportive, and the work is rewarding. \n About You You have a successful track record in business development and can acquire Federal Civilian contracts

You have extensive experience working within or for Federal Civilian agencies, with a deep understanding of the federal procurement process and contracting vehicles

You possess exceptional networking skills and a high level of business, financial, and technical acumen

You are knowledgeable of modern software development processes and understand user experience principles

You want to collaborate on RFP responses and other contractual agreements

You want to attend and network at professional events and meetings

You stay abreast of FedCiv industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies to identify potential opportunities and risks

You have 9+ years of business development experience Due to Rocket's work with local and federal government agencies US Citizenship is required- you must be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Bonus Points You have 6+ years of business development experience related to key Federal Civilian agencies (e.g., HHS, VA, DHS, GSA). \n $125,000 - $193,000 a year The compensation package features an annual revenue bonus, contingent upon the company's financial success for the year

Rocket Communications determines the salary range for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data

We evaluate external and internal equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company

For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth

Our base salary offers are mainly determined by levels of experience. \n Rocket Benefits • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Dedicated Health Advocate • Employer Sponsored and Voluntary Supplemental Benefits • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Paid Parental Leave • Annual Professional Development Funds • Commuter Benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Discounts Compensation Your actual pay for this role will be based on your skills, experience, and location

Affirmative Action & EEO Statement Rocket Communications is committed to equal employment opportunity

We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances

Please note this job posting is not designed to contain every activity, duty, or responsibility that is required of this position.