3+ years of Federal Government Project/Program Management, Business Development, or Government Contracting experience.
Must hold an active, verified Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph (CI or Full Scope).
Demonstrated experience leading on-site customer meetings and program reviews within classified US Government facilities.
Proven operational knowledge of US Government and military contracting regulations, policies, and procurement frameworks (FAR / DFAR).
Ability to work on-site 4 days weekly in Reston, VA and client locations across Virginia/Maryland, with capability to communicate directly on government domains.
Nice to have
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Public Policy, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II/III in Program Management or Contracting.
Direct experience supporting National Security Operations (NSO), Intelligence Community (IC), or DoD strategic programs.
Demonstrated track record of optimizing and automating program management processes, preferably utilizing Artificial Intelligence tools.
Strong business acumen and proven capability balancing customer mission needs, partner strategic agreements, and sales business objectives.
Full description
The application window is expected to close on: 11/11/2026U.S. Person holding an Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Must relocate or live in the listed Territory
Meet the Team
Cisco Federal Sales Program Management Office (PMO) provides centralized oversight and strategic execution for the development, implementation, and sustainment of Strategic Agreements with Partners and the US Federal Government.
In this role, you will work on a high-impact, cross-functional team ensuring the effective, compliant, and efficient management of programs and projects within National Security Operations (NSO). You will bridge programmatic governance and government contracting execution to accelerate mission outcomes across classified national security environments.
What You'll Do
As a Sales Business Development Manager within the Federal Sales PMO, your core mission encompasses five key strategic pillars:
Program Governance & Strategic Execution: Develop, implement, and govern contract and program management policies, procedures, standards, and industry best practices across National Security Operations (NSO).
Cross-Functional Leadership & Direction: Provide leadership, operational guidance, and programmatic direction to project managers and cross-functional teams, ensuring necessary resource allocation for flawless project delivery.
Risk Assessment & Contractual Mitigation: Continuously monitor program progress, proactively identify contractual and operational risks, and design and execute mitigation strategies to ensure full contractual compliance.
USG Customer Engagement & Executive Reporting: Facilitate seamless communication across cross-organizational teams, federal partners, and US Government (USG) customers on government domains, delivering regular status updates and executive program reviews.
Sales Strategy Alignment & Process Modernization: Partner with sales leadership to integrate strategic sales activities with program milestones while leading continuous improvement efforts to optimize PMO tools and workflows using automation and AI tools.
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of Federal Government Project/Program Management, Business Development, or Government Contracting experience.
Must hold an active, verified Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph (CI or Full Scope).
Demonstrated experience leading on-site customer meetings and program reviews within classified US Government facilities.
Proven operational knowledge of US Government and military contracting regulations, policies, and procurement frameworks (FAR / DFAR).
Ability to work on-site 4 days weekly in Reston, VA and client locations across Virginia/Maryland, with capability to communicate directly on government domains.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Public Policy, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II/III in Program Management or Contracting.
Direct experience supporting National Security Operations (NSO), Intelligence Community (IC), or DoD strategic programs.
Demonstrated track record of optimizing and automating program management processes, preferably utilizing Artificial Intelligence tools.
Strong business acumen and proven capability balancing customer mission needs, partner strategic agreements, and sales business objectives.
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $155,700.00 to $197,700.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$172,200.00 - $250,200.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$155,700.00 - $225,000.00
For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.