We are seeking a Business Development Officer (BDO), Public Sector – UK to drive new business growth through Moody’s public‑sector partner ecosystem.
The BDO focuses on originating, developing, and closing government opportunities that are sourced or executed through partners, especially large systems‑integrators and services firms with a significant government contracts portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of business development, partnerships, and go‑to‑market execution and requires strong understanding of public sector procurement, partner‑led sales motions, and complex stakeholder environments.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles.
Required Skills and Competencies
7+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or alliances, with a focus on government or public sector markets
Proven track record of developing and scaling partner‑led growth initiatives
Strong understanding of government procurement models and partner‑based sales motions
Experience working with government‑focused partners such as systems integrators, resellers, or consortiums
Excellent strategic thinking, relationship‑building, and negotiation skills
Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and operate in complex, matrixed environments
Experience selling to or through partners in the UK and EU public sector
Demonstrated success driving new business through channel or co‑sell models
Strong understanding of government procurement and partner‑led deal structures
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills
Preferred Skills and Experience
Established network of relationships within/across the government contracting ecosystem in the UK and EU
Experience in technology, data, SaaS, or professional services organizations serving government customers
Experience working with prime contractors, systems integrators, or government resellers
Willingness to travel (up to ~30%) to support partner and customer engagement
Education
Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s or equivalent advanced degree (preferred)
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and recruit new government‑focused partners aligned with strategic growth priorities in federal, state, and local government markets
Expand Moody’s government partner ecosystem — including aggregators, resellers, primes — to unlock new routes to market, increase pipeline, and drive long‑term revenue
Develop business cases for new partnerships, including market opportunity, value proposition, and expected revenue impact
Partner with Solutions Engineering and Product SMEs to align Moody’s solutions to government mission needs and partner offerings
Coordinate with Legal and Government Contract Administration to support teaming agreements, subcontracts, and compliant deal execution
Work closely with direct government sales teams to ensure clarity on ownership, roles, and execution model for partner‑led deals
Maintain a strong understanding of government missions, funding priorities, and procurement dynamics in the UK and EU public sector
Provide feedback to Government Commercial Strategy and Channel Sales leadership on market trends, partner performance, and whitespace opportunities.
Represent Moody’s in partner‑led meetings, pursuits, and selected industry events
Knowledge of, and ability to continue to develop, understanding of key partner capabilities and portfolios to better align Moodys capabilities in a complementary fashion
About The Team
The Channel Sales Partnership team fuels Moody’s growth by collaborating with strategic co‑sell and re‑sell partners to expand our reach, accelerate sales, and deliver greater value to customers. Together, we create innovative go‑to‑market strategies that boost brand awareness, win rates, and market impact.
EEO Statement
Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Security Holdings Disclosure
Candidates may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in such holdings as necessary.
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