Business Development Manager
First seen by Alion on Aug 24, 2026.
Business Development Contractor
Job Type: Independent Contractor
Location: Remote - United States
Compensation: $35-$50/hour ($72,800-$104,000 annualized, based on 40 hours/week)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking Business Development Contractors to identify companies with valuable operational data and develop potential data-licensing partnerships.
This is an external-facing opportunity for strong communicators who are comfortable with outbound outreach, senior stakeholders, discovery conversations, and fast-moving sales cycles. You will engage founders and business owners, explain partnership opportunities, and manage prospects through signed agreements.
What You'll Do
Identify and contact prospective data partners.
Lead discovery calls and communicate the value of potential partnerships.
Address questions related to data use, privacy, security, and anonymization.
Manage opportunities from initial outreach through closing.
Coordinate partner onboarding with internal teams.
Requirements
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience in business development, partnerships, or B2B sales.
Confidence communicating with founders, executives, and business owners.
Ability to manage conversations and opportunities through the sales cycle.
Availability to contribute up to 40 hours per week.
Contract Details
Work arrangement: Fully remote.
Location: United States.
Engagement: Independent contractor.
Availability: Up to 40 hours per week.
Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project requirements and performance.
Weekly payments based on services rendered.
Why Join
Work directly on data-licensing and strategic partnership opportunities.
Engage with founders, executives, and business owners.
Apply your business development and relationship-building expertise in a fast-moving environment.
Contribute to partnerships involving valuable operational data and emerging AI applications.