Technical Business Development Specialist

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks a motivated Technical Business Development Specialist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Sandia National Lab in Albuquerque, NM.We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about your work and dream of driving business development and technology strategies in innovative science and technology environments? You could be the Business Development and Partnerships Professional we are looking for to support Sandia’s national security initiatives. Our department provides integrated business development and partnerships specialists that are embedded directly with mission and technology teams to realize program development, strategy and partnering objectives.

The National Security Partnerships and Business Development Department is responsible for providing embedded business development support to Sandia’s mission programs and portfolios to enable the development of national security programs and partnerships. The department is responsible for the creation and implementation of programmatic and technology strategy, capture planning, federal, academic and industry engagement and other marketing and business development efforts for the groups it supports

• Implement stakeholder and partnership engagement strategies (DoD, NNSA and others)
• 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

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field  OR equivalent experience and education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with business development concepts (ex - strategy, marketing, communications, business management, engineering, international relations)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience with customer engagement related to federal government agencies
• Experience in strategy development and implementation
• Active DOE Q or Top-Secret security clearance

LOCATION

• Sandia Natoinal Lab – Albuquerque, NM.
• 2-3 year contract duration.
• Onsite position.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.