AI Business Development Specialist

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated AI Business Development Specialist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at a premier national laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico. L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. POSITION DESCRIPTION The main duties include, but are not limited to: · 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. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS · Bachelor's degree in a relevant field OR equivalent experience and education MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS · 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, · Ability to work in a diverse work environment, · Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below), · Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values. 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, · Previous experience on DOE sites and programs. LOCATION Albuquerque, New Mexico PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law. SALARY AND BENEFITS As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.