Technical Business Development Specialist (Active Q/SCI Required with Security Clearance

About the role

This position supports national security initiatives as a Technical Business Development Specialist embedded with mission and technology teams in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves implementing stakeholder and partnership engagement strategies, developing critical initiatives for national security programs, translating technology capabilities into mission applications, analyzing market factors and security trends, and leading technology transfer efforts. This position is contingent upon contract award and funding; selected applicants may be offered the role but cannot begin work until funding is confirmed.

Responsibilities

• Implement stakeholder and partnership engagement strategies (external customers)
• Develop and execute critical initiatives for national security programs and technologies
• Develop and translate technology speak into the "So What" for technology applications
• Discover and analyze market factors and national security requirements and trends
• Lead technology transfer initiatives to deploy national security systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field OR equivalent experience and education
• Experience with business development concepts (e.g., strategy, marketing, communications, business management, engineering, international relations)
• Active DOE Q/SCI level security clearance or DOD Top-Secret/SCI security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Experience with customer engagement related to federal government agencies
• Experience in strategy development and implementation

Physical Demands

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED) — such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions — and are employed by the subcontractor, you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If selected for an on-site interview at the subcontractor, additional steps may be necessary to ensure compliance prior to the interview date.

Company Description

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) whose mission extends beyond federal projects to support shareholder communities in Alaska. AIS provides support and employment opportunities for 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, contributing to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for over 10,000 years. For government customers, AIS supports vital missions with specialized skill sets. Employees work in a challenging, supportive environment committed to innovation and diversity, with access to comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and excellent retirement options.

Job ID: 2026-25071 | Work Type: On-Site