Cisco
Sales Business Development Manager
$156K–$250K
Reston, Virginia, US · Remote · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years; the posting lists Federal Government Project/Program Management, Business Development, or Government Contracting as alternatives.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Public Policy, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) is preferred.
About the job
Oversees federal sales programs and strategic agreements, aligning program governance, contract execution, customer engagement, and sales strategy in classified national security environments.
What you'll do
- Develop and govern program and contract management policies, lead cross-functional project delivery, and manage risks and contractual compliance.
- Engage federal partners and US Government customers, providing status updates and executive program reviews.
- Align sales activities with program milestones and improve PMO tools and workflows using automation and AI tools.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of Federal Government Project/Program Management, Business Development, or Government Contracting experience.
- Active, verified TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (CI or Full Scope).
- Experience leading on-site customer meetings and program reviews within classified US Government facilities; operational knowledge of FAR / DFAR.
- Work on-site 4 days weekly in Reston, VA and client locations across Virginia/Maryland, and communicate directly on government domains.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (or equivalent practical experience); PMP or DAWIA Level II/III certification.
- Experience supporting NSO, IC, or DoD programs, or improving program processes using AI tools.
Pay
$155,700.00 to $197,700.00 (USD, base salary); $172,200.00 - $250,200.00 (USD, full salary range; New York City Metro Area); $155,700.00 - $225,000.00 (USD, full salary range; Non-Metro New York state & Washington state).
Tools
FAR, DFAR, Artificial Intelligence tools
AI focus
Lead PMO process improvement using automation and AI tools.
Model-written summary · the original posting is authoritative