Client Executive - DHS/Fed Civ

Client Executive - DHS/Fed Civ

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a strategic Client Executive to lead business development efforts across the DHS/Fed Civ portfolios. This is a high-visibility individual contributor role

responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and shaping long-term strategic positioning within the defense community.

The ideal candidate is a disciplined growth leader with deep DHS/Fed Civ market knowledge, established relationships, and a demonstrated track record of winning competitive federal business. This role will own the full business development lifecycle, from opportunity identification and qualification through capture strategy, proposal support, and contract award.

Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the

GovCon

industry.

Location

McLean, VA, United States

Clearance

None

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic growth plans aligned to priority DHS/Fed Civ agencies, commands, and mission areas.
• Identify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities consistent with

Xcelerate’s

• capabilities and long-term growth strategy.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior government leaders, acquisition officials, industry partners, and key
• decision-makers.
• Lead account planning, call planning, and pipeline development activities to drive sustained revenue growth.
• Collaborate closely with Capture, Proposal, Solutions, and Executive Leadership teams to develop and execute winning strategies.
• Support capture efforts including win themes, competitive positioning, teaming strategy, and pricing alignment.
• Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and forecasting within Salesforce.
• Represent Xcelerate at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements to enhance brand presence and generate leads.
• Contribute to corporate marketing strategy, capability messaging, and solution positioning within the defense market.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in federal business development, with a primary focus on the Department of Homeland Security.
• Demonstrated full lifecycle business development experience (opportunity identification through award).
• Deep knowledge of DHS/Fed Civ acquisition processes, contracting vehicles and procurement strategies.
• Proven ability to build and execute account plans, capture strategies, and long-range growth roadmaps.
• Established record of closing business and contributing to competitive proposal wins.
• Experience managing pipeline and forecast reporting in Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage C-level leaders and senior government stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qu

• alifications
• Existing relationships within two or more DHS agencies or components.
• Experience in solutions-oriented business development (e.g., IT modernization, cybersecurity, data analytics, mission support, digital transformation).
• Experience supporting small-to-mid-tier

GovCon

organizations in scaling growth.

Familiarity with

Xcelerate’s

service offerings or adjacent federal contracting domains.

About Xcelerate Solutions

• Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions
• (<www.xceleratesolutions.com>) is one of America's fastest-growing companies.

Xcelerate’s

culture

is defined

by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has

been recognized

by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as

being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO

approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the

DC Metro top

employers

!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable

accommodations

if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.