Sales Business Development Manager

Cisco

. Develop and implement contract and program management policies, procedures, standards, and best practices .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $180,200 - $227,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Federal Government Project and Program Management, with a strong focus on developing and implementing policies, procedures, and best practices. Proven ability to lead teams, facilitate communication, and manage contractual risks while ensuring alignment with U.S. government regulations.

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Federal Government Project ManagementActive TS/SCI ClearanceU.S. Government Contracting RegulationsPMP CertificationProcess Optimization with AI Tools

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementProgram ManagementRisk Mitigation StrategiesPerformance EvaluationContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPDAWIA Certification

Industry Keywords

FARDFARGovernment DomainCustomer MeetingsCross-Organizational Communication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement contract and program management policies, procedures, standards, and best practices
Provide leadership and direction to project managers and teams
Ensure teams have the resources and support needed to deliver successful projects
Review progress and identify potential risks
Develop and implement mitigation strategies for contractual risks and issues
Facilitate communication among cross-organizational and functional teams, collaborators, and customers
Provide regular status updates and contractual/programmatic reports to senior management and U.S. government customers
Lead program reviews to evaluate performance and identify improvement areas
Collaborate with functional areas to align and integrate strategic and sales activities
Lead continuous improvement efforts for program management processes and tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Federal Government Project/Program Management experience
Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Ability to communicate directly with the customer on the government domain
Experience leading on-site customer meetings at government facilities
Must reside in Virginia or Maryland based on client locations
Proven knowledge of U.S. government/military contracting regulations and processes (FAR/DFAR)
PMP or DAWIA certification preferred
Experience optimizing and automating processes, preferably with Artificial Intelligence tools
Must relocate or live in the listed territory

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies