Hiring: IAE Director of Business Development Company: University of South Florida Location: Greater Tampa Bay Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:09:29 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Agile, Machine Learning, Project Management, Security Clearance About the job Required Skills: •Applies knowledge of federal procurement regulations and knowledge of the proposal development process. Implements or utilizes strategic plans on a day-to-day basis. Organizes work, set priorities, determines resource requirements. Anticipates potential Business Development risks and develops avoidance and mitigation strategies. •Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: •Eligible for a Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, if required, therefore U.S. Citizenship required. •Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, National Security Studies, Technology Management, or a related field. •Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in business development, capture management, federal contracting, technology commercialization, defense programs, or applied research environments. •Demonstrated experience identifying, qualifying, capturing, and managing federal funding opportunities, including Department of Defense and other federal agency opportunities. •Solid functional working knowledge of federal acquisition and contracting processes, including FAR, DFARS, IDIQ contracts, cooperative agreements, grants, and Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs). •Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior government officials, industry partners, academic institutions, and executive leadership. •Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. •Demonstrated capacity to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required. •Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration, National Security Studies, Technology Management, or a related field. •Ten (10) or more years of experience supporting defense, national security, research and development, or advanced technology organizations. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!