Who we are:
Makpar is a small business specializing in modernizing IT infrastructure for the Federal government. Our service offerings include Cybersecurity, Cloud Migration, IT Project Management, Agile Transformation, DevSecOps, Identity Credentialing, Access Management (ICAM), and Health IT. We are proud to be a Great Place to Work™ certified three years in a row as voted by our employees, and we placed as a Fortune Top 100 Small Place to Work in 2020. In 2021 we were also recognized on the following lists: Inc Top 5000 and Inc Best in Business. In 2019, we were awarded the SBA Subcontractor of the Year Award (Region 3) for our work leading the development of the largest external user verification system within the Federal Government with over 23M users.
Makpar is a team of innovators and consultants deploying cutting-edge technologies for the federal government. We help our clients achieve their business and operational goals by solving complex problems through experience and intellect and building sustainable solutions that last. If you are driven and looking to tackle complex and critical client challenges, Makpar can provide a dynamic, mission-focused, and rewarding environment for your professional growth.
The Position:
Makpar is seeking an experienced Business Developer to cultivate business opportunities at the Department of the Interior. Individuals must reside in the local DMV area--Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia--and be onsite when required at the DOI offices.
Role Specific Duties
- Current experience and customer relationships within the Department of the Interior
- Must have relationships with key decision makers (not just contract officers)
- Looking for a min 5-7 years’ experience
- Understand how your customer procures their contracts
- Be able to Identify and research potential clients and seek out qualified opportunities.
- Develop and maintain existing and new client relationships
- Work with internal support team driving opportunities to submit
- Gather useful information from customer and competitor data
- Make and give presentations to prospective clients and internal executives
- Track, identify and add qualified prospects to sales pipeline
- Develop and manage strategic partnerships to grow business
- Be invested in industry by attending events, trade shows etc.
- Be able to develop an Account Plan that drives to a Tactical Plan
- Have a level understanding of your industry/Customer issues and potential solutions.
- Work collaboratively with the SA/CTO to define solutions around AI/ML
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, computer science, or related fields, plus 5 years of relevant experience
- Must have hands-on relationships with key decision makers and have a track record of success
- US Citizenship or Green Card holders with at least 3 years of residence within the US
- Candidates will have to undergo public sector MBI Clearance
- Individuals must reside in the local DMV area--Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia--and be onsite when required at the DOI offices.
Benefits
At Makpar Corporation, we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules, and a generous compensation package. At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy, and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits and creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive about achieving goals.
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