Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of federal business development experience, preferably with small businesses such as HUBZone or 8(a)., Strong ability to develop partnerships and secure teaming opportunities., Experience in identifying and responding to RFPs as both subcontractor and prime contractor., Background in cybersecurity, engineering, or IT services..

Key responsibilities:

Build and maintain relationships with prime contractors to secure subcontracting opportunities.

Identify and evaluate federal RFPs suitable for prime contracting, especially smaller or niche opportunities.

Represent 1FORCE in industry meetings, briefings, and capability calls.

Support proposal teams with capability statements, past performance, and teaming agreements.

Job description

Business Development Manager – Federal Contracts

Location: Remote | Company: 1FORCE | Type: Full-Time

Overview:

1FORCE is seeking a self-motivated, independent Business Development Manager to help drive our federal growth strategy. This individual must be comfortable working independently while collaborating across the organization. The primary focus of this role will be to build strategic relationships with existing prime contractors, expand our past performance, and identify smaller federal prime opportunities that align with our core capabilities.

We are a HUBZone-certified small business with over 15 years of experience supporting national security missions across cybersecurity, digital transformation, and investigations. If you’re passionate about building meaningful partnerships and navigating the federal landscape, this role offers the chance to make an immediate impact with significant upside and growth within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain relationships with prime contractors to secure subcontracting opportunities
Identify and evaluate federal RFPs where 1FORCE can prime (especially smaller or niche opportunities)
Represent 1FORCE in industry meetings, briefings, and capability calls
Conduct outreach to federal agencies and small business offices
Track market activity and maintain a pipeline of teaming and prime targets
Support proposal teams with capability statements, past performance, and teaming agreements

What We’re Looking For:

5+ years of federal BD experience, preferably with a small business (8(a), HUBZone, or similar)
Proven ability to develop partnerships and secure teaming opportunities
Experience identifying and responding to RFPs as both sub and prime
Background in cybersecurity, engineering or IT services
Strong understanding of the federal procurement process and government buyers
Excellent communication and organization skills
Familiarity with tools like SAM.gov, GovWin, and CRM platforms (Salesforce a plus)