BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - ARMY PROGRAMS

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

The Business Development Manager for the Army Programs portfolio is responsible for driving CGS's business growth in this high-priority sector. This role involves identifying, pursuing, and capturing new business opportunities that align with the mission objectives across Army portfolio opportunities in Training, Education, Simulations and Professionals Services (TESP) and Multi-Domain Logistics campaigns. The individual will develop and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and decision-makers, ensuring CGS is positioned as a key partner in addressing their mission-critical needs. The Business Development Manager will work closely with the Director of Business Development to drive growth strategies, ensuring alignment with CGS's broader business objectives.

Work Model: Onsite/In-Office

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership and program managers within the Army portfolio; identifying new business opportunities and expanding CGS's presence.
• Develop and implement a customer-focused business development strategy that aligns CGS's capabilities with the specific needs and mission objectives of Army clients.
• Proactively engage with Army stakeholders to understand their mission goals, procurement challenges, and acquisition strategies, positioning CGS as a trusted solutions provider.
• Lead opportunity identification and qualification efforts, ensuring a robust pipeline of Army opportunities that align with CGS's strategic growth goals.
• Collaborate with capture and proposal teams to create winning strategies, ensuring that proposals meet Army customer priorities and mission objectives.
• Represent CGS at Army-focused industry events, conferences, and forums, increasing visibility and reinforcing relationships with key decision-makers.
• Provide regular updates to the Director of Business Development on Army portfolio performance, pipeline health, and necessary strategy adjustments.
• Monitor market trends, budgetary changes, and competitive positioning within the Army Sector, identifying emerging opportunities and refining business development approaches.
• Assist in the development of customer-specific marketing materials and presentations that resonate with Army mission requirements.
• Engage in post-award debriefs and customer feedback sessions to improve future business pursuits and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of current and upcoming Army procurement policies, contract vehicles, and acquisition processes to ensure CGS remains compliant and competitive.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support CGS's overall business development strategy in the Army portfolio.

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Ten (10)+ years of experience with U.S. Army commands or programs.
• Strong understanding of Army procurement processes and mission priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage effectively with senior leadership and decision-makers.
• Ability to travel as needed to engage with Army customers and attend industry events.
• Travel up to 25% percent may be required.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Business Administration or Strategic Studies or a related field.
• Prior experience working within or directly supporting Army programs.
• Experience working with Alaska Native Corporations or Small Business Administration (SBA) programs.
• APMP certification or other relevant certifications in business development or capture management.

Reasonable Accommodation:
CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.