Job Description

The application window is expected to close on August 29, 2025. The job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

U.S. Person holding an Active Clearance : TS/SCI (FSP Preferred).

MEET THE TEAM

Cisco Federal Sales Program Management Office (PMO) provides centralized oversight and support for the development, implementation, and sustainment of Strategic Agreements with Partners and the US Federal Government. 

YOUR IMPACT

We are seeking a Sales Business Development Manager to work on a cross functional team that ensures effective and efficient management of programs and projects within National Security Operations (NSO). The successful candidate will have a unique blend of programmatic knowledge and government contracting experience with outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to balance and prioritize customer, sales, and business needs. 

• Developing and implementing contract and program management policies, procedures, standards and best industry practices.
• Providing leadership and direction to project managers and teams, ensuring that they have the resources and support vital to deliver successful projects.
• Review progress and identify potential risks. 
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to address contractual risks and issues.
• Facilitating communication between cross-organizational and functional teams, collaborators, and the customer.
• Providing regular status updates and contractual/programmatic reports to senior management and USG customers.
• Leading program reviews to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with other functional areas of the organization to ensure alignment and integration of strategic/sales activities.
• Leading continuous improvement efforts to improve program management processes and tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• 3+ years of Federal Government Project/Program Management experience.
• Hold an active TS/SCI Clearance . 
• Communicate directly with the customer on the government domain.
• Experience in regularly meeting with customers on site at government facilities and various locations. Candidate must reside in VA or MD based on client locations.
• Proven knowledge of US government/military contracting regulations and processes (FAR/DFAR)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• PMP or DAWIA certification (Preferred).
• Experience optimizing and automating processes, preferably with Artificial Intelligence tools.

WHY CISCO

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future. 

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. 

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