Sr. Associate Business Development Director I

Job description

ICON Prime is seeking an entrepreneurial, high-impact Associate Business Development Director to expand our defense business across the military services, from military construction (MILCON) to defense technology (MilTech). You will operate with significant autonomy to generate, shape, and close complex government opportunities. The ideal candidate has a defense background, a proven track record of winning competitive government contracts and converting relationships into awards, and knows how to navigate the Pentagon and defense innovation pathways to align ICON's capabilities with the government's highest-priority requirements. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Regulatory teams so that BD commitments are technically grounded and contractually executable and customer needs shape our product roadmap. This role is based in Washington, DC, reports to the Senior Director, Prime Business Development & Government Affairs, and requires up to 30% travel. RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and execute a business development strategy to expand ICON Prime's presence across DoD, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and National Guard. Build and maintain a high-quality federal pipeline. Engage program offices, requirements owners, and contracting officers early to shape opportunities before they are released. Cultivate deep relationships with key stakeholders at USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, DIU, AFWERX, and service-specific construction and installation commands. Lead capture for targeted opportunities end to end, from business validation and qualification through gate reviews, proposal development, final proposal revisions, and contract negotiation, including teaming strategy and pricing guidance. Pursue design-build, OTA, and IDIQ opportunities, including barracks, hardened facilities, and base infrastructure, as well as expeditionary construction and SCIF deployment. Develop and deliver briefings, white papers, and capability narratives for general officers and senior civilian officials, and represent ICON at industry events, industry days, and installation visits. Conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis, and assess competitors and emerging trends to guide capture strategy and product roadmap decisions. Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Regulatory teams to ensure solutions align with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and servi…