Business Development Director Jobs in Virginia

Business Development Director jobs in Virginia are concentrated in defense contracting, federal IT services, and professional services consulting, with demand anchored by the dense government contractor ecosystem around Northern Virginia and secondary markets in Richmond and Virginia Beach. Established firms like Leidos, SAIC, and Booz Allen Hamilton regularly hire at this level to pursue new federal and commercial contracts. The most in-demand specialties are capture management, strategic partnerships, and government program expansion. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles65
Top employerAkima
Top cityMcLean, VA
Cities hiring17
Work type63% Hybrid
Top industryScience

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Business Development Director -Civilian & Healh
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Business Development Director -Civilian & Healh
ASRC Federal
Reston, Virginia
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Director of Business Development
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Director of Business Development
ITA International
Newport News, Virginia
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$119k - $166k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Managing Director – Public Sector Business Development & Capture
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Managing Director – Public Sector Business Development & Capture
ExcelaCom
Reston, Virginia
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
Master's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Director of Business Development - Federal Law Enforcement (FLE)
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Director of Business Development - Federal Law Enforcement (FLE)
Agile Defense
McLean, Virginia
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$175k - $200k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Director of Business Development (Navy)
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Director of Business Development (Navy)
Agile Defense
McLean, Virginia
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Marketing
$160k - $190k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Business Development Director Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

McLean
12 jobs
Reston
8 jobs
Arlington
7 jobs
Chantilly
6 jobs
Richmond
5 jobs
Falls Church
5 jobs
Herndon
4 jobs
Sterling
4 jobs
Alexandria
3 jobs

Business Development Director Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Akima3 open roles
Peraton3 open roles
Rocket Lab USA3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Science & Research
  • Technology & Software
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in business development director jobs across Virginia.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required
  • Seven or more years of progressive business development or sales experience
  • Proven experience winning government contracts or managing federal client relationships
  • Strong knowledge of the Virginia and Mid-Atlantic commercial or public-sector landscape
  • Demonstrated ability to build pipelines and close complex enterprise deals
  • Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one preferred by many Virginia employers

Business Development Director Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a business development director in Virginia?

Business development directors in Virginia do not require a state-issued license, but the most common path runs through a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a technical field followed by progressive sales or account management experience. In Virginia's dominant government contracting sector, candidates who develop familiarity with federal acquisition processes and hold or can obtain a security clearance move to director-level roles faster. Titles like senior business development manager or capture manager are typical stepping stones.

Which companies hire business development directors in Virginia?

Companies currently hiring business development directors in Virginia include Akima, Peraton, and Rocket Lab USA, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's concentration of defense contractors, federal IT firms, and professional services companies means large-scale government-facing employers make up a significant share of director-level hiring in the state.

Which Virginia cities have the most business development director jobs?

McLean, Reston, and Arlington lead Virginia for business development director openings. Northern Virginia, anchored by the dense cluster of defense and intelligence contractors in Tysons, Reston, and Arlington, drives the bulk of the volume, while Richmond's commercial and financial services base and Virginia Beach's ties to military and logistics clients fill out demand in those markets.

Are there remote business development director jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than many senior leadership roles, since much of the work involves relationship management and strategy that can be handled off-site. About 89% of business development director openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though many government contractor roles require periodic on-site presence or mandate a cleared facility. Pipeline development, proposal strategy, and client outreach work are the functions most commonly performed remotely.

How can I get hired as a business development director in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a sales or account management role inside a Virginia government contractor or professional services firm, then building toward a business development manager title before reaching director level. Large Virginia employers like Leidos, SAIC, and General Dynamics IT run associate business development and capture analyst programs that train candidates on federal acquisition and proposal processes. A Project Management Professional credential or coursework in federal procurement gives candidates without a long tenure a measurable edge.

Where can I find and apply to business development director jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to business development director jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Search the listings to identify roles that match your experience, industry focus, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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