Business Development & Strategy Program Manager

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGY PROGRAM MANAGER

Reports to: General Manager
Status: Regular Full-time Exempt
Location: Anchorage AK

Job Summary: The Business Development & Strategy Program Manager is responsible for driving organizational growth by identifying developing and executing strategic business opportunities within the environmental and engineering industry. This role supports both federal and commercial clients with a strong emphasis on federal contracting and portfolio management in Alaska. The position partners closely with leadership proposal teams and subject matter experts to expand market presence strengthen client relationships and advance long-term strategic objectives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion Aleut values: accountability transparency and rigor.
• Identify evaluate and pursue new business opportunities and emerging markets within federal and commercial sectors.
• Develop and execute business development strategies that align with organizational goals and long-term growth plans.
• Build strengthen and maintain trusted relationships with clients partners and key stakeholders.
• Lead proposal development efforts including strategy formulation team coordination and final submission.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support growth initiatives and ensure alignment across departments.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends risks and strategic opportunities.
• Manage and track sales pipeline activity providing regular reporting on performance metrics and forecasts.
• Represent the company at industry events conferences and networking engagements to enhance visibility and expand partnerships.
• Work closely with subject matter experts to support the execution of environmental projects for federal and commercial clients with emphasis on Alaska-based federal portfolios.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft applications (i.e. excel word power point etc.)
• Skill in establishing relationships like working with corporate management managers co-workers and outside contacts.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing information.
• Possess strong analytical skills to review evaluate and synthesize information.
• High level of organizational skills as well as time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Problem solving and demonstrating initiative to improve process procedures etc.
• Possess and demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity respect flexibility and sound work ethics.
• Strong understanding of environmental and engineering industry practices particularly within federal contracting environments.
• Expertise in business development strategy opportunity identification and market expansion.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Proven ability to build trust and maintain long-term relationships with clients partners and internal teams.
• Strategic thinker with a data-driven results-oriented approach to decision-making.
• Proficiency in managing and reporting on sales pipelines Knowledge of Alaskas federal market landscape and experience managing federal portfolios in the region.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelors degree in environmental science or engineering or marketing/business-related field.
2. At least seven (7) years of experience in the environmental/engineering industry and five (5) years of experience in a business development/strategy program role.
3. Project Management Professional Certification.

BENEFITS

• 401K - Employer matching up to 4%.
• Paid Holidays (13/year).
• Paid Time Off (accrued bi-weekly starts at 6.20 hrs per pay period/20 days a year).
• 100% Employer paid Dental/Vision for employees and their qualified dependents.
• 100% Paid Employee Life Insurance / Disability.
• Advance your career with exclusive tuition benefitsAleut employees and subsidiaries enjoy in-state tuition rates plus a 10% discount on University of Alaska Fairbanks online courses and certifications.
• Potential for Annual Incentive.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

The Aleut Corporation (Aleut) is committed to providing employment and development opportunities for our shareholders and descendants. Aleut shall make employment selections first based on qualifications for the position. Preference shall then be given to eligible and qualified TAC shareholders and descendants in accordance with the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. and other applicable laws.

Aleut is an equal opportunity employer. Aleut shall select train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant work factors such as work quality attitude education and experience so as not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation national origin religion marital status changes in marital status pregnancy parental status physical or mental disability age status as a disabled veteran special disabled veteran Vietnam veteran and all other eligible veterans or other classifications protected by applicable law.

Required Experience:

Manager