[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![ICON plc logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/4536bfb1-221-1.jpeg)](https://jobicy.com/company/icon-plc.md)[ICON plc](https://jobicy.com/company/icon-plc.md) # Sr. Associate Business Development Director I Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/icon-plc.md)ShareRemote from[USA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/usa.md)SalaryUndisclosedDepartment[Business Development](https://jobicy.com/categories/business.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceDirectorPublished26 Oct 2026Apply before25 Nov 2026Listing views34Application actions2Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. AI Summary ## The role, at a glance. ICON Prime is hiring a senior business development leader to grow its Department of Defense and military-construction business. The role owns federal opportunity shaping, capture strategy, proposal development, negotiations, and senior stakeholder engagement across military services and defense innovation organizations. It requires deep expertise in FAR/DFARS, OTAs, IDIQs, MILCON, and defense acquisition pathways, along with a record of winning competitive government contracts. The position works closely with engineering, operations, and regulatory teams to ensure offerings are deliverable and aligned with government requirements. It is an autonomous, high-travel role requiring up to 30% travel and strong executive-level communication. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 5/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a highly senior capture and growth role in a complex, regulated defense environment. Success depends on established DoD relationships, sophisticated acquisition knowledge, credible technical judgment, and a demonstrated ability to convert early-stage opportunities into awards. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job median (per year)Highly competitive$200,000US market range (per year)$170k–$230k0$253.00k AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. No employer compensation was disclosed. The annual cadence and USD market estimate are inferred from the senior US-based defense business-development scope, required experience, security-clearance preference, and responsibility for complex federal capture and contract awards. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Defense business development](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Defense%20business%20development.md)[Federal capture management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Federal%20capture%20management.md)[DoD procurement](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=DoD%20procurement.md)[FAR/DFARS](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=FARDFARS.md)[OTA agreements](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=OTA%20agreements.md)[IDIQ contracting](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=IDIQ%20contracting.md)[MILCON](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=MILCON.md)[Proposal development](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Proposal%20development.md)[Contract negotiation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Contract%20negotiation.md)[Stakeholder relationship management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Stakeholder%20relationship%20management.md)[Competitive analysis](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Competitive%20analysis.md)[HubSpot CRM](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=HubSpot%20CRM.md)[Unified Facilities Criteria](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Unified%20Facilities%20Criteria.md)[Strategic planning](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Strategic%20planning.md) Sample interview questionsDescribe a competitive DoD opportunity that you shaped before release and ultimately won.I would explain how I identified the requirement early, validated customer priorities with program and contracting stakeholders, developed a differentiated solution and teaming approach, led gate reviews and proposal development, and tracked the outcome through award. I would quantify the award value, win probability improvement, and lessons learned. How would you decide whether ICON should pursue a MILCON, OTA, or IDIQ opportunity? I would assess strategic fit, customer access, technical alignment, funding maturity, acquisition pathway, competitive position, delivery capacity, margin potential, and probability of win. I would then present a clear bid/no-bid recommendation with key risks, required investments, and a capture plan. How do you ensure commitments made during capture are technically and contractually executable? I involve engineering, operations, regulatory, pricing, and legal stakeholders early in the capture process. I use structured reviews to validate assumptions, requirements compliance, solution maturity, cost and schedule feasibility, and contract risks before any customer commitment is finalized. What is your approach to building credibility with senior DoD and Pentagon stakeholders? I prepare thoroughly on mission priorities, acquisition constraints, and the stakeholder's operating context, then lead with useful insight rather than a sales pitch. I maintain trust by following through quickly, communicating candidly about capabilities and limitations, and consistently connecting solutions to measurable mission outcomes. How would you use market intelligence to influence ICON's product roadmap? I would synthesize customer conversations, competitive intelligence, funding signals, policy changes, and recurring operational needs into evidence-based opportunity themes. I would translate those themes into prioritized product requirements, articulate the expected market impact, and work with product and engineering leaders to validate feasibility and timing. Opportunity details ## About this role. 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 service requirements, and bring customer feedback into product development and the product roadmap. * Maintain pipeline and customer data in HubSpot, contribute to pipeline and gate reviews with Prime leadership, and support and manage business development and proposal professionals as the team grows. ### MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * 7+ years of business development, capture management, or program management experience within DoD or military construction, with a track record of closing competitive federal contracts. * Experience working with federal government agencies, DoW organizations, or military construction projects with understanding of government contracting and acquisition processes. * Deep fluency in federal procurement, including FAR/DFARS, OTAs, IDIQs, DIU and AFWERX pathways, SBIR/STTR, the MILCON process, and defense appropriations cycles. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to present complex technical information to government stakeholders, military officials, and internal teams, and create compelling proposals, presentations, and technical marketing content. * Exceptional relationship-building and networking abilities with demonstrated success establishing trust and credibility with government agencies and federal stakeholders in professional and regulatory environments. * Proven ability to engage senior DoD stakeholders at the Pentagon, service command, or major command level. * Working knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and military design standards. * Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to self-direct and execute at startup speed with limited institutional support. * Ability to travel up to 30% for customer meetings, conferences, and industry events. * Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience. ### PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Prior military or federal civilian service, particularly with USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, Marine Corps Installations Command, or a DoD R&D command, including Navy Civil Engineer Corps or Seabees, Air Force civil engineering, or Marine Corps engineering and facilities. * Active or current eligibility for a Secret or TS/SCI security clearance (TS/SCI preferred). * Familiarity with MILCON project delivery, OTA construction agreements, or other non-traditional defense acquisition pathways. * Background in design-build or fast-track delivery, or in 3D printing, additive manufacturing, robotics in construction, or other innovative construction methods. * Graduate degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline, or a background in management consulting or strategic advisory focused on defense. ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended). Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON. As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. 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