Vice President

Purpose and Scope

Lead the business development efforts for assigned business line.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the organization's overall business development efforts, ensuring that business development staff is adequately trained; coordinate workloads, priorities, and schedules to ensure timely and effective completion of work; and monitor and evaluate staff performance.
• Responsible for all government relations, including developing relationships with government agencies and their technical, contract, and procurement staff.
• In conjunction with the President & CEO, Division leaders, and others inside and outside the organization, develop business development objectives, strategies, and plans for the corporation.
• Explore, research, and recommend teaming agreements, joint ventures, acquisitions, and/or asset sales.
• Develop and implement effective business development campaigns to generate new sales or increase sales with existing customers.
• Maintain and develop an effective list of business development contacts.
• Ensure the effective and efficient operation of the proposal office and ensure that business development responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are defined and understood throughout the company.
• Participate in the proposal preparation process.
• Define and develop proposal strategies, themes, discriminators, and format.
• Identify cost, resource, and schedule requirements.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database on competitors and potential teaming partners, including capabilities, cost information, and business strategies.
• Track, monitor, and report on submitted and pending bids and approaching business opportunities.
• Appraise and evaluate lost bids and develop and recommend ways to improve the company's win rate.
• Report on business development results, issues, and concerns to the President & CEO.
• Represent the organization in its relationship with customers, government agencies, teaming partners, competitors, professional affiliations, and community organizations.
• Ensure that all business development activities comply with internal policies and practices, laws, and regulations.

  Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred); 15 years of progressive business development experience and a proven track record with sales to Federal Government agencies.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • A thorough understanding of government contracting/customers and the proposal process.
  • An articulate executive presence, creativity, forward-thinking, clear thinking, and decision-making skills.
  • A proven track record of continuous business development activities.
  • Travel required.
  • The ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance may be required.

  Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

  • Typical office environment with no unusual hazards.
  • Occasional lifting to 20 pounds.
  • Consistent sitting while using the computer terminal.
  • Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents.
  • Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communications.
  • Constant mental alertness.
  • Must possess planning/organizing skills.
  • Must be able to work under deadlines.

  Other Responsibilities

  • Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction.
  • Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

  Career Path

  • Compensation Details: $250,000-$290,000
  • Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid time off and holidays; Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching); Educational reimbursement; Parental leave; Employee stock purchase plan; Tax-saving options; Disability and life insurance; Pet insurance.

  Original Posting

  07/09/2026 - Until Filled

  Amentum is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.