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Verizon

Associate Director, Business Development – Public Sector

Verizon

. Lead a high-performance business development team focused on strategic deployment of Dark Fiber infrastructure and AI-driven connectivity solutions .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $149,500 - $260,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Dark Fiber Infrastructure and AI-driven connectivity solutions, with a strong focus on business development and strategic partnerships. Proven ability to lead high-performance teams and navigate complex environments while driving revenue growth and customer engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Dark Fiber Infrastructure ExpertiseBusiness Development LeadershipC-Level Executive EngagementAI Connectivity Solutions StrategyCross-Functional Operations Management

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Hard Skills
Dark Fiber InfrastructureHigh-Capacity NetworkingAI/ML Digital TransformationSolution SellingBusiness Development StrategyOrganizational Culture DevelopmentMatrix Environment NavigationStrategic VisioningRevenue Growth StrategiesPartnership Development
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam BuildingMentoringMotivational Leadership
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Industry Keywords
AI TransformationService ProvidersPublic Sector EcosystemsEmerging TechnologiesAlliance Management

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead a high-performance business development team focused on strategic deployment of Dark Fiber infrastructure and AI-driven connectivity solutions
  • Build and manage C-suite relationships around AI transformation and dedicated high-capacity fiber foundations
  • Execute the Go-To-Market strategy for the AI Connect portfolio, prioritizing Dark Fiber for AI workloads
  • Cultivate and expand partnerships within service/communication provider and public sector ecosystems
  • Drive profitable revenue growth and adoption of high-margin, AI-forward product sets
  • Work with Verizon Business Partner Solutions and Public Sector sales teams to position AI Connect
  • Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team
  • Collaborate with executive stakeholders to maximize executive briefing value
  • Unlock strategic synergies across complex client relationships
  • Align internal and external stakeholders across the ecosystem
  • Streamline customization of products, contracts, and processes for customer environments
  • Lead ideation, planning, and execution for major strategic initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
  • Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training
  • Expertise in Dark Fiber infrastructure, high-capacity networking, and the intersection of physical assets with AI/ML digital transformation
  • Proven leadership in complex, fast-paced business development environments focused on emerging technologies
  • Significant experience managing and developing business development teams
  • Strategic vision for integrating physical fiber architecture into AI connectivity frameworks and enterprise network modernization
  • Track record of building and scaling business development organizations, with focus on organizational culture and talent development
  • Ability to navigate complex matrix environments and drive cross-functional operations
  • Experience with solution selling to C-Level Executives in the large service/communication provider space and with government clients
  • Experience with large service/communication providers and/or government entities in a senior business development role, including alliance management, selling, or senior executive outreach
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced matrix organization while balancing multiple priorities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable presenting to senior executives
  • Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Identity theft protection
  • Pet insurance
  • Group home and auto insurance
  • Matched 401(k) savings plan
  • Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
  • Up to 6 personal days per year
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Other incentives
  • Potential premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances
  • Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service