BD Capture Mgr - NatSec Space at Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Merrifield, VA
About the Job
As a Business Development/Capture Manager for AWS focusing on the National Security (NatSec) Space market segments, you will have the exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy to build mind share and broad use of Amazon's utility computing web services (Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, Amazon RDS, Amazon DynamoDB, and other AWS services).
Key job responsibilities
• Work with NatSec Space Sales teams to develop and maintain a multi-year pipeline of cloud-related opportunities, develop and oversee implementation of bid strategies, proposal approaches and technical solutions, and help with written proposals for RFI/RFQ/RFP/BAA (i.e. RFx) and IDIQ Contracts for customers and APN partners.
• Work with the field and partner sales teams to drive business growth and best practices
• Possess a deep industry background that enables you to engage and communicate effectively in a wide range of technical and business discussions with internal AWS colleagues, APN partners, and intelligence community customers.
• Have technical depth and the expertise to support account managers and solution architects in development of innovative cloud-based solutions, proposal win themes, and technical differentiators.
• Have hands-on experience in the full life cycle of capture management resulting in capture of intelligence community contracts valued in excess of $50M.
• Identify bid opportunities through direct interactions with NatSec Space customers, as well as through a wide range of industry forums and procurement resources.
• Serve as a key member of the AWS Public Sector team identifying and responding to RFx opportunities.
• Have experience with intelligence community acquisition guidelines and RFx requirements.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
About the team
Our US Federal BD/Capture team includes technical business development, capture and acquisition professionals who operate across virtually every segment of the US Federal market: Federal Civilian, Federal Finance, DoD, and National Security organizations. This team builds internal and external relationships and integrates resources from AWS Sales and numerous other parts of the business to help our partners win cloud-enabled business. We are a driven, creative, and dynamic team that thrives on collaboration across organizational lines. We are also very supportive of new hires because we know that each addition to our team makes us stronger.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable ability to win IT services or solutions related awards valued at $50M+ in the U.S. NatSec Space market
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Account or large ($50M+) program management experience in the NatSec Space market
- Enterprise NatSec Space sales experience, including successful large program ($50M+) capture
- A deep understanding of government procurement and government contracts
- Self-motivated with a sense of urgency and follow-through
- Ability to work effectively across internal and external organization
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Key job responsibilities
• Work with NatSec Space Sales teams to develop and maintain a multi-year pipeline of cloud-related opportunities, develop and oversee implementation of bid strategies, proposal approaches and technical solutions, and help with written proposals for RFI/RFQ/RFP/BAA (i.e. RFx) and IDIQ Contracts for customers and APN partners.
• Work with the field and partner sales teams to drive business growth and best practices
• Possess a deep industry background that enables you to engage and communicate effectively in a wide range of technical and business discussions with internal AWS colleagues, APN partners, and intelligence community customers.
• Have technical depth and the expertise to support account managers and solution architects in development of innovative cloud-based solutions, proposal win themes, and technical differentiators.
• Have hands-on experience in the full life cycle of capture management resulting in capture of intelligence community contracts valued in excess of $50M.
• Identify bid opportunities through direct interactions with NatSec Space customers, as well as through a wide range of industry forums and procurement resources.
• Serve as a key member of the AWS Public Sector team identifying and responding to RFx opportunities.
• Have experience with intelligence community acquisition guidelines and RFx requirements.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
About the team
Our US Federal BD/Capture team includes technical business development, capture and acquisition professionals who operate across virtually every segment of the US Federal market: Federal Civilian, Federal Finance, DoD, and National Security organizations. This team builds internal and external relationships and integrates resources from AWS Sales and numerous other parts of the business to help our partners win cloud-enabled business. We are a driven, creative, and dynamic team that thrives on collaboration across organizational lines. We are also very supportive of new hires because we know that each addition to our team makes us stronger.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of shaping and responding to requests for proposals (e.g., determining requirements, matching requirements to technical approach and solutions, developing solutions against requirements) experience- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable ability to win IT services or solutions related awards valued at $50M+ in the U.S. NatSec Space market
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business- Account or large ($50M+) program management experience in the NatSec Space market
- Enterprise NatSec Space sales experience, including successful large program ($50M+) capture
- A deep understanding of government procurement and government contracts
- Self-motivated with a sense of urgency and follow-through
- Ability to work effectively across internal and external organization
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
