Direct Line Group

Sr. Business Development Manager, Combatant Commands & Department of War

United States full-time Senior $150,000 - $185,000
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Sr. Business Development Manager, Combatant Commands & Department of War
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SALES
Location
Remote (U.S.). Must live within commuting distance of a named customer hub: DC metro, Huntsville AL, Tampa FL, Colorado Springs CO, Dayton OH, St. Louis MO, Norfolk VA, or Omaha NE.
Employment Type
Full-Time
Clearance
Active Secret required; TS/SCI strongly preferred
Department
Growth
Compensation
$150,000–185,000 base (market band; final pending Finance confirmation)
About EarthDaily Federal
EarthDaily Federal is a geospatial intelligence company at the intersection of space, AI, and national security. Our products power mission-critical insights for federal agencies and prime contractors across defense, intelligence, environmental monitoring, and disaster response.
About the Role
This is a hunter seat covering the combatant commands and the Department of War enterprise. You will build pipeline across COCOM and department-level customers, run early capture against operational and theater requirements, and carry a number in a fast-moving, mission-driven market.
What You'll Do

Own pipeline development across the combatant commands and the Department of War (formerly Department of Defense) enterprise

Engage operational and theater customers to shape geospatial requirements and competitive positioning

Build and manage a disciplined pipeline with accurate CRM hygiene and forecasting

Run early-stage capture across COCOM and department-level pursuits

Develop account plans aligned to combatant command priorities and DoW enterprise initiatives

Coordinate with sales engineering and proposal teams to advance qualified pursuits

Represent the company at defense industry events and customer engagements

Required Qualifications

8+ years of federal business development experience selling into DoD/Department of War or combatant command customers

Demonstrated quota attainment and pipeline ownership

Working knowledge of the federal acquisition process and DoW contract vehicles

Established relationships across combatant commands or department-level geospatial customers

Experience at startups or smaller companies with strong track records

Preferred Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance

Prior military service or COCOM staff experience

Existing relationships at one or more combatant commands

Capture management training (Shipley or equivalent)

Security Notice
In the course of their duties, EarthDaily Federal personnel may or may not have access to classified national security information or controlled unclassified information (CUI). All employees, regardless of role or clearance status, are required to handle such information in strict accordance with applicable U.S. Government laws and regulations, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (32 CFR Part 117), company security policies, and the terms of any individual clearance or access authorization. Unauthorized access, handling, or disclosure of classified information or CUI is strictly prohibited and must be reported immediately to the Facility Security Officer.
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