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Business Development Manager - National Security & Defense

Washington, D.C.Full-time$138k–$208k2026-09-08 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United States

Core

Drive business development and marketing strategies for the National Security & Defense Industry Sector Group at a law firm.

Role type

Business Development Manager (Professional Services)

Builds

Strategic growth initiatives, client engagement, and revenue-generating campaigns for the National Security & Defense sector.

Domain

Law Firm / National Security & Defense

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Business development strategy, project management, market research, RFP response, stakeholder management, budget management, executive presence, persuasive communication, cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred skills

Understanding of the national security and defense ecosystem, experience in government affairs or defense/aerospace, mentoring ability.

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop and execute business development and marketing strategies; serve as a trusted advisor to attorneys and policy professionals; manage the industry's marketing and business development budget; lead the development of marketing collateral; coordinate industry sector meetings and events; assess business opportunities and lead responses to RFPs; conduct market and competitor research; track activities and provide reporting to leadership.

Seniority

Mid-Senior level, hands-on IC