Are you passionate about your work and dream of driving business development and technology strategies in innovative science and technology environments?
You could be the Business Development and Partnerships Professional we are looking for to support Sandia's national security initiatives. Our department provides integrated business development and partnerships specialists that are embedded directly with mission and technology teams to realize program development, strategy and partnering objectives.
Responsibilities
Implement stakeholder and partnership engagement strategies (DoD, NNSA and others).
Develop and execute critical initiatives for national security programs and technologies.
Develop and translate technology speak into the "So What" for technology applications.
Discover and analyze market factors and national security requirements and trends.
Lead technology transfer initiatives to deploy national security systems.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field OR equivalent experience and education.
Experience with business development concepts (ex - strategy, marketing, communications, business management, engineering, international relations).
A fundamental knowledge of artificial intelligence, along with experience in addressing the specific business and partnership requirements of the field.
Able to acquire and maintain a DOE Q level security clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
Master's degree in a relevant field.
Experience with customer engagement related to federal government agencies.
Experience in strategy development and implementation.
Active DOE Q or Top-Secret security clearance.
Job ID
2026-22707
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders , AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.
As an AIS employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).