Parsons
Defense Engineering
VicePresident,BusinessDevelopment–DefenseEngineeringSolutions(DES)
“Vice President, Business Development – Defense Engineering Solutions (DES) at Parsons. Skills: Business Development, Defense Engineering, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationships. Develop and execute strategic growth plan. Define and lead growth focus areas”
What You'll Achieve.
Consistently high book-to-bill ratios; Sustain book-to-bill ratio >1.0x; Capture multiple $250M+ contracts annually; Convert growing pipeline percentage into awarded work; Enhanced market recognition
Industry & Context.
Active Top Secret Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active Top Secret Clearance
What You'll Do.
Develop and execute strategic growth plan
Define and lead growth focus areas
Drive business and marketing strategies
Use market intelligence and customer insights
Own sales and book-to-bill performance
Achieve book-to-bill ratio >1.0x
Establish performance transparency
Own pipeline rigor and health metrics
Lead business development and capture staff
Build and sustain high-performance culture
Ensure staffing plans support growth
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Align cross-functional stakeholders; Partner with SVP DES and leadership team; Collaborate with functional leaders; Build trust, alignment, and consensus across diverse stakeholders
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