Managing Director, Defense and Advanced Technology Practice at McAllister and Quinn LLC

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

16 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Federal Funding Strategy, Proposal Development, Project Management, Client Relationship Management, Strategic Advising, Grant Consulting, Government Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance Management, Analytical Skills, Communication, Cross-functional Leadership

Industry

Government Relations

Description

Description About McAllister & Quinn McAllister & Quinn is a federal research development consulting and government relations firm headquarters in Washington, D.C. We offer our 200+ clients a unique blend of comprehensive grant consulting, strategic advising, and government relations services. Specifically, McAllister & Quinn equips clients with the knowledge and expertise to pursue federal and private foundation funding opportunities that align with their organizational priorities. We support clients’ strategic positioning efforts, help craft competitive applications, develop and expand funding streams through the congressional appropriations process, and facilitate public-private and international partnerships that advance their missions. Defense and Advanced Technology Practice The Defense & Advanced Technology Practice helps engineering and technology companies, from startups to Fortune 500s, secure R&D funding to develop, commercialize, and scale innovation. Our work spans multiple state and federal agencies and departments including areas in defense, critical minerals, energy, biotechnology, manufacturing, workforce development, and more. Primary Duties & Responsibilities We’re seeking a Managing Director to lead federal funding strategy and proposal development for technical for-profit clients. Reporting to the Vice Presidents of the practice, you will serve as a project manager, client-handler, and strategic advisor, helping for-profit companies secure funding for their technological and business goals. You’ll manage the full proposal development lifecycle, from identifying opportunities that align with client and government priorities to submitting competitive proposals across agencies such as DoD, DOE, DOC, NIH, ARPA-H, NSF, as well as state and private foundation opportunities. This fast-paced and rewarding environment will give you the chance to work across a wide range of opportunities and many technical fields, where each day is never the same. The role combines client leadership, strategic advising, and hands-on proposal management for funding ranging from SBIR Phase I (less than $250K) to large-scale programs (greater than $20M). Client and Consultant Management Serve as the primary client contact and trusted advisor; aligning internal and external teams to service retainer and project-based contracts. Lead client engagements, including regular agenda setting, updates, presentations, and strategic planning Build and manage relationships and deliver high-quality, deadline-driven results Support external client interactions on partnerships, consortium building, and other stakeholder engagements with federal agencies, program officers, and partners Engage with clients on site and participate in industry conferences (approximately

Responsibilities

Lead federal funding strategy and end-to-end proposal development for technical for-profit clients across various agencies. Serve as the primary strategic advisor and project manager to help clients secure R&D funding and scale innovation.