Business Development Director - Maritime

June 24, 2026

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<h2>Overview/ Job Responsibilities</h2> <p>Entarian is seeking an experienced Business Development Professional in our Defense Division with a focus in Navy and Marine Corps. The Maritime Business Development Director will actively participate in the identification and development of new opportunities, managing captures, and strategic planning. The selected candidate will work to execute growth strategies and business plans, conduct program reviews and customer assessments, and build and maintain relationships with external and internal customers. The successful candidate will be a business development professional with experience and strong relationships and proven revenue generation in the US Navy and US Marine Corps.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Directly responsible for contributing to the development and management of a robust qualified pipeline with a primary focused on US Navy and US Marine Corps accounts.</li> <li>Develop new opportunities and creating positive business outcomes are primary responsibilities of the business development lead.</li> <li>Manage extensive industry relationships, offer understanding of the existing program and teaming environment, and provide mastery of various facets of the customer.</li> <li>Duties include all phases of customer relationships, business development, and coordination and engagement with capture management with emphasis on identification, qualification, and capture phases</li> <li>The position requires a high degree of responsibility; significant and lasting customer affinity; outstanding communication skills; the ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize against goals and objectives </li> <li>Individual will also identify and participate, as required, in marketing events such as trade shows that support capture objectives. </li> <li>Individual will identify and qualify prospective teaming partners.</li> <li>Up to 25% travel may be required.</li> </ul> <p>This position is based in the Washington, DC metro area. Open to remote work arrangement for the ideal candidate.</p> <p> </p> <p>Salary range: $225,000 - 250,000/year.</p> <h2>Minimum Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>BS degree or equivalent in relevant field; Masters degree preferred and may substitute for 3 years of experience 20+ years prior relevant experience </li> <li>Excellent communications skills – demonstrated through written and oral presentations, development of technical papers, volumes, or similar products</li> <li>Possess business and technical vision </li> <li>Ability to think strategically </li> <li>Possess analytical presentation and problem-solving skills</li> <li>Experience in identifying and qualifying large business development programs (>$250M Total Contract Value) with emphasis on opportunity qualification and shaping</li> <li>Demonstrated skills in all areas of business development including opportunity qualification, capture strategy, customer visits, customer relationship development, relationship development with competitors, team leadership, etc.</li> <li>Extensive experience working business development within the Department of War contracting environment.</li> <li>Experience and comfort interfacing at all organization levels, to include executive leadership</li> <li>Ability to gain internal support, operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, and establish solid working relationships with technical staff, division managers, and peers across the corporation</li> <li>Experience developing and managing marketing and bid and proposal budgets.</li> </ul> <h2>Desired Qualifications</h2> <p>• Active Top Secret clearance highly desired</p> <h2>About Us</h2> <p>Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Join the Mission and Start your Career Journey:</strong> Apply Directly via our Careers Portal <strong>Connect,</strong> <strong>Referrals & Inquiries?</strong> <strong>Email the team: careers@entarian.com</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><em>Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.</em></p>

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