Business Development Lead- Department of Energy

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

We are seeking an exceptional Business Development Lead to champion and contribute to innovative and challenging projects involving the Department of Energy. This position can be based in Knoxville, TN or any one of our other Geosyntec offices throughout the U.S. This position may offer the flexibility to work a hybrid or fully remote schedule at the discretion of the company. This position also plays an integral role in developing strategic relationships with other firms where we support not only Department of Energy projects, but other Federal and international work and commercial projects with these partners.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'd work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks. Some of the key responsibilities may include:

Introduce the overall Company capabilities to the Department of Energy and Department of Energy contractors;
• Support the strategic development of Geosyntec's long term DOE strategy and growth including revenue objectives and strategic partnerships;
• Leverage knowledge and experience to help expand business opportunities, practices, capabilities, and revenue growth within the Department of Energy market;
• Guide Company resources on technical approach and proposals for Department of Energy programs and projects; other Federal and commercial projects as requested;
• Support other Company Leaders with market and business development efforts with other Federal Agencies including the USACE, EPA and Commercial Power market sectors;
• Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
• Develop proposal strategies and support proposal execution and delivery.
• Overnight travel: Typically, approximately 40%

• Bachelor's in Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, Economics, Business, Engineering or similar area. (required)
• Project Management Professional certification. (preferred)

• At least 10 years of business development experience with Department of Energy projects for a civil or environmental engineering firm or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
• Demonstrated success in the business development and management of clients. (required)
• Excellent leadership skills. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, overseeing multiple assignments, meetings strict deadlines, and travel to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)