Corporate Business Development – Government Customer Relations

HII

. Serve as the liaison between HII’s Mission Technologies Division and customer stakeholders in the Mission Technologies Enterprise .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $239,000 - $299,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in government relations, particularly within the Department of War and Intelligence Community, with a strong understanding of federal budget and acquisition processes. Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and translate organizational priorities into actionable government policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Government RelationsDepartment of War ExperienceFederal Budget UnderstandingAcquisition ProcessesStrategic Engagement

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Hard Skills

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeGovernment Procurement ParticipationBudget DevelopmentPlanning Programming Budgeting System

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationAdvocacyCoordination

Industry Keywords

C5ISREW/Space/CyberUnmanned SystemsFleet SustainmentLive Virtual Constructive Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the liaison between HII’s Mission Technologies Division and customer stakeholders in the Mission Technologies Enterprise
Interact and engage with Mission Technologies business units and customers on business matters including C5ISR, EW/Space/Cyber, Nuclear and Environmental, Live Virtual Constructive training, Unmanned Systems and Fleet Sustainment
Coordinate federal government relations activities focused on the Department of War and Intelligence Community
Identify and help develop opportunities through strategic engagement with government organizations
Monitor, analyze and communicate budget and regulatory developments relevant to current and future lines of business
Advocate for government policies consistent with Mission Technologies values and corporate priorities
Establish relationships with government customers, regulators and policymakers
Coordinate meetings to develop market insight on requirements, acquisition strategy, timing and contract vehicle choices
Support customer and Distinguished Visitor engagements at HII/Mission Technologies facilities
Translate Mission Technologies priorities into government policymaking, planning and budgeting
Help translate priorities and activities into customer-satisfying results
Support and participate in major tradeshows
Maintain relationships with defense industry partners
Perform other duties assigned by Corporate leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent education, training and experience
Minimum of 10 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master's degree and 8 years relevant experience
Established relationships within the Department of War and Intelligence Community market environment and relevant customer communities
Existing relationships with senior-level Department of War and Intelligence Community officials
Firm understanding of the Federal Government budget, investments and acquisition processes
Participation in government procurements
Experience in Department of War and Intelligence Community acquisition programs preferred
Experience in Department of War budget development and understanding of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting System preferred
Operational experience in relevant Mission Technologies business unit areas preferred
Experience holding a senior-level government position preferred
US citizenship required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Educational and training programs for continual career growth