Overview

We are seeking a Business Development Director - Hybrid, to join our team in Oak Ridge, TN.

Your role

Responsible for identifying, evaluating and capturing new business opportunities and establishing relationships with potential customers and partners.
Informs customers and partners of products and services that fit well with customer business needs.
The emphasis of this role is to expand our portfolio across the DOE Tier 2 marketplace, with a focus on growing/expanding the Atkins presence at the Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL), Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM), United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR), and the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12).
This person will develop and execute the strategy to implement and expand our DOE success across the Oak Ridge and Y-12 campuses.
Manages business development activities for Tier 2 market segment in support of the AtkinsRealis US Nuclear and captures new business in this market in the Oak Ridge TN area for both Dept of Energy and Commercial Nuclear.
Identifies new business opportunities through customer and industry contacts.
Reports to the Sr Director of Business Development and assists with the growth strategy for assigned markets.
Builds successful business relationships by delivering a value proposition that is attractive to both customers and prospective business partners.
Develops, maintains and builds a strong professional network and customer relationships.
Coordinates company resources in the pursuit and capture of new work.
Develops capture plans for specific targets that address opportunities, preferred approaches, competitive analyses and business fundamentals.
Identifies teaming partners, develops teaming agreements and obtains appropriate internal support and approvals.
Gathers market and customer intelligence.
Participates in strategic planning with leadership team.
Responsible for the content of proposals developed.
Manages and supports proposal activities in winning new contracts for the company.
Responsible for obtaining necessary approvals (i.e., Business Development and Operations personnel with the appropriate level of signature authority) on all proposals prior to their submittal.
Handles proposal delivery to customers and interfaces with all customers on requests and issues.
Understands, in broad terms, customer contracts and business planning activities. Engages corporate resources (e.g., Contracts, Legal and Procurement managers) to ensure contract terms and conditions are appropriately handled.
Communicates and engages company technical experts and Operations personnel to develop solutions to customer challenges.
Performs other duties as assigned.

About You

Bachelor's degree required in business, engineering or a relevant scientific discipline.
Master's degree preferred.
A minimum of 15 years of combined technical and business development experience with US government programs.
A minimum of 15 years of business development experience.
A minimum of 10 years of experience with the Department of Energy Environmental Management/NNSA and/or Office of Science in a technical or business development role.
Commercial Nuclear experience is desired.
Relationships with key leadership at DOE EM/NNSA/Office of Science Sites/projects (priority on relationships at ORNL, OREM, Y-12, and UCOR).
Relationships with large and small businesses in the DOE market.
Relationships with Commercial Nuclear business is desired.
Capture management and business development processes and tools.
Key account management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills are very important, both within the internal AtkinsRealis team and interfacing with customers.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Advanced presentation skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Reward & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $138,000 - $230,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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