As a Business Development/Capture Manager for
AWS focusing on the National Security (NatSec) market
segment, you will have the exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy to build mind share and broad use of Amazon's utility computing web services (Amazon
EC2, Amazon
S3, etc. and Amazon AI services including SageMaker and Bedrock).
Key job responsibilities
• Work with NatSec Sales teams to develop and maintain a multi-year pipeline of cloud-related opportunities, and help develop written proposals for Government customers and
AWS partners leading to contract awards.
• Work with the field and partner sales teams to drive business growth through the identification, qualification, capture, proposal and award of NatSec new business opportunities.
• Possess a deep industry background that enables you to engage and communicate effectively in a wide range of technical and business discussions with internal
AWS colleagues, partners, and customers.
• Have demonstrable technical depth and the expertise to support account managers and solution architects in development of innovative cloud-based solutions, proposal win themes, and technical differentiators.
• Have hands-on experience in the full life cycle of capture management resulting in identification, qualification, capture, proposing and award of individual contracts valued in excess of $50M.
• Identify bid opportunities through direct interactions with existing and prospective NatSec customers, as well as through a wide range of industry forums and procurement resources.
• Serve as a key member of the
AWS Public Sector team identifying, qualifying, capturing, proposing and awarding new business opportunities.
• Have experience with government acquisition guidelines and RFx compliance requirements.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/
SCI security clearance with polygraph.
About the team
Our US Federal BD/Capture team includes technical business development, capture and acquisition professionals who operate across virtually every
segment of the US Federal market: Federal Civilian, Federal Finance, DoD, and National Security organizations. This team builds internal and external relationships and integrates resources from
AWS Sales and numerous other parts of the business to help our partners win cloud-enabled business. We are a driven, creative, and dynamic team that thrives on collaboration across organizational lines. We are also very supportive of new hires because we know that each addition to our team makes us stronger.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why
AWSAmazon Web Services (
AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at
AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
- 5+ years of
Go-To-Market, Business Development, Sales, or Consulting experience
- 5+ years of professional or military experience
- 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- 5+ years of working with Data & AI related technologies, including, but not limited to, AI/ML, GenAI, Analytics, Database, and/or Storage experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience selling enterprise software or cloud-based applications
- Experience presenting to both technical and non-technical executive audiences
- Experience leading complex, multi-year initiatives that may be
cross-functional and/or span business and technology
- 5+ years of responding to requests for proposals (e.g., determining requirements, matching requirements to technical approach and solutions, developing solutions against requirements) experience
- Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and
react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, or experience in sales/business development
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable ability to win IT services or solutions related awards valued at $50M+ in the U.S. NatSec market
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/
SCI with Polygraph
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations across leadership and
cross-functional teams
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
- Account or large ($50M+) program management experience in the NatSec market
- Enterprise NatSec ODNI and FBI sales experience, including successful large program ($50M+) capture
- A deep understanding of government procurement and government contracts
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Herndon - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually