Director Business Development - Federal

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Hiring Remotely in US
Remote
350K-380K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace
The Role
Leads federal business development and technology sales, building relationships with agencies, influencing contracting vehicles, developing capture strategies, forecasting revenue, and meeting sales targets. Partners with operations and engineering to expand accounts, translate customer needs into product requirements, communicate technical value, and identify new buying centers. Requires extensive federal sales experience, knowledge of government budgets and contracting processes, an active security clearance, and up to 50% travel.
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Director of Business Development – Federal 

 At Hidden Level, we’re building the future of airspace awareness through cutting-edge RF sensing technology. Our mission is to make the world safer—whether it’s protecting troops, securing infrastructure, or enabling smarter cities. We design, manufacture, and deploy advanced sensor systems that deliver real-time insights for defense and commercial applications

Overview:

As we expand, we're looking for a Director of Business Development - Federal, to lead our efforts in selling to federal agencies. Candidates must have a proven track record of success in federal sales.  

Location: U.S. Remote

Responsibilities:

Discover and Secure New Business:

  • Craft strategic plans to win new business within the U.S. Federal agency sector
  • Build and maintain relationships across U.S. Federal agencies (DHS,FAA,FCC,Other GovernmentAgencies)
  • Track and influence procurement vehicles (IDIQs, BPAs, OTAs) where Hidden Level can compete
  • Analyze competitive landscape and client needs to guide capture strategies and revenue forecasts
  • Translate field intelligence into product requirements — serve as the bridge between operators and the engineering team
  • Represent Hidden Level at appropriate industry events
  • Engage continuously with clients to gather input for product enhancements
  • Meet assigned sales targets.

Enhance Existing Business:

  • Partner with the Operations team to grow business with current clients.
  • Leverage existing relationships to identify and develop new opportunities.
  • Seek out relationships horizontally and vertical which lead to new buying centers within secured accounts.

Articulate Our Value:

  • Represent Hidden Level solutions to clients, partners, and the public.
  • Know our key differentiators – communicate our technological strengths and innovative approach to next-generation solutions.

Drive Product Development:

  • Serve as a bridge between clients and the engineering team.
  • Provide clear, prioritized client feedback to guide product development and ensure high-quality solutions.
  • Engage continuously with clients to gather input for ongoing product enhancements.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven U.S. Federal agency and National Security Sales Experience:
  1. Active security clearance – TS/SCI
  1. Demonstrated success in selling technology toU.S. Federal agency sector for more than 10 years
  1. Deep understanding of U.S. Federal agencies account budget and contracting processes.
  • Client-Centric Approach:
  1. Prioritize client needs to develop the best possible products.
  1. Continuouslyseekto understand and address clients' mission requirements.
  • Responsibility and Initiative:
  1. Take ownership of prospects and accounts to drive their success.
  1. Embrace responsibility and contribute to a high-performance culture.
  1. You have a bias for action.
  • Technical Proficiency and Curiosity:
  1. Communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
  1. Continuouslyseekto learn and understand advanced technologies.
  1. Experienced with DaaS/SaaS-based architectures.
  • Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving:
  1. Provide thoughtful, solution-oriented approaches to challenges.
  1. Break down complex issues into manageable components and oversee execution.
  • Collaborative Team Member:
  1. Work effectively across various teams and build rapport at all levels.
  1. Foster teamwork and collaboration to achieve success.
  • Leadership and Influence:
  1. Lead and influence across formal and informal structures.
  1. Proactively address and solve issues as they arise.

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years selling technology to federal agencies with demonstrated success
  • Deep understanding of federal budget and contracting processes (FAR/DFAR, IDIQ, OTA, etc.)
  • Experience with complex systems involving hardware and software
  • Active security clearance(TS/SCIpreferred)
  • Ability to travelupto50% when needed

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills from military service (retired military personnel are highly encouraged to apply).
  • Experience with government business development and contract structures.
  • Experience building and maintaining an opportunity pipeline in Salesforce.
  • Experience managing complex technical projects in government.
  • Comfortable working in resource-limited environments and achieving goals in complex settings.
  • Prior military or contracting experience beneficial.

Compensation and Benefits: Hidden Level offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, 401(k) with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability insurance. The company also provides a remote or hybrid work environment and potential stock options.

Salary Range: The On-Target Earning goals for this position estimated at $350,000-$380,000 annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hidden Level is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Security Note: Due to the nature of Hidden Level’s technology, only U.S. citizens can be considered for this position. Hidden Level Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required for the position. Please click here to review the National Security Clearance Adjudicative Guidelines.


Skills Required

  • 10+ years selling technology to U.S. federal agencies with demonstrated success
  • Deep understanding of federal budget and contracting processes, including FAR/DFAR, IDIQ, and OTA
  • Active security clearance; TS/SCI preferred
  • Experience with complex systems involving hardware and software
  • Ability to travel up to 50% when needed
  • Leadership and organizational skills from military service
  • Experience with government business development and contract structures
  • Experience building and maintaining an opportunity pipeline in Salesforce
  • Experience managing complex technical projects in government
  • Prior military or contracting experience
  • Experience with DaaS/SaaS-based architectures
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The Company
HQ: Syracuse, NY
47 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

At Hidden Level, our team is our product. We bring over a century of expertise in radars and sensors to bear against some of the world's hardest problems. Our goal is to empower businesses by providing them the solutions needed to unlock their Hidden Level of potential.

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