Trimble Inc.Business Development Professional
Revolutionizing Federal Innovation: Federal R&D Program Manager
Join a trailblazing team where you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and mission-critical defense solutions. This high-impact role empowers you to shape the future of military technology by aligning Trimble’s innovation with federal R&D needs, driving both technical excellence and strategic growth in a truly entrepreneurial environment.
What Makes This Role Great: You will sit at the unique intersection of project management and strategic business development, serving as the vital link between military research laboratories and Trimble’s technical experts. This isn't just about managing existing projects; it’s an entrepreneurial opportunity to identify new funding streams and expand our footprint across the Army Corps of Engineers, Navy, and Air Force, ensuring our technology directly solves real-world government challenges.
Key Exciting Responsibilities
Drive federal R&D strategy by identifying and securing new funding opportunities from military research entities that align with Trimble’s long-term product vision.
Cultivate deep, consultative relationships within defense-related technical laboratories and engineering commands to stay ahead of emerging mission requirements.
Spearhead the technical proposal development and RFx process for military-focused R&D projects, translating complex concepts into compelling mission-aligned content.
Lead the "Bridge to Product" initiative, ensuring successful outcomes from experimental research are integrated into scalable commercial offerings.
Manage high-level R&D projects to ensure they meet budget, timeline, and strict government regulatory standards while keeping stakeholders aligned.
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven track record of navigating federal R&D landscapes or military research laboratory networks (e.g., Army Corps of Engineers).
Strong project management foundation with the "mental agility" to identify and pursue situational business opportunities.
Exceptional ability to communicate complex engineering or data science concepts to both technical and non-technical government stakeholders.
Experience with federal funding processes, government solicitations, or defense-related technical proposals.
University degree in Civil Engineering, Building Construction, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).
Bonus Points For
Specific experience navigating the Army Corps of Engineers Research Laboratory (ERDC).
Familiarity with field systems hardware, such as GPS, LiDAR scanners, or heavy equipment automation.
Existing networks within defense engineering commands in hubs like Huntsville, Vicksburg, or Washington D.C.
Logistics
Location: Remote, USA (Preferred locations: Washington DC, Vicksburg MS, Huntsville AL, San Diego CA, San Antonio TX, or Chicago IL).
Travel: Up to 30% for customer engagements and industry events.
Compensation
- Base Salary: $85,900-$118,000
Federal R&D, Program Management, Department of Defense, Business Development, Army Corps of Engineers, Defense Innovation, Government Contracting, Engineering Research, Technical Proposals, Military Technology
Compensation: Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
Hiring Range
$85,900.00–$118,100.00
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Bonus Eligible?
Yes
Commission Eligible?
No
Benefits: Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. If this position is identified above as commission- or bonus-eligible, the terms of the commission plan or discretionary bonus plan for which you are eligible will be provided following the employee start date.
How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.
Application Deadline: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.
At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values—Belong, Innovate, and Grow—we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic. We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble. For more, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at https://investor.trimble.com, under “Corporate Governance.”
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