Christopher Powell

Vice President of Business Development @RWD Consulting, LLC

Washington, DC, US

I lead strategic initiatives focused on pursuing and securing Federal and State government contracts by overseeing the full lifecycle of capture management, marketing, and sales operations. I am responsible for identifying and qualifying opportunities, shaping pursuits, and developing competitive positioning strategies that align with client needs and RWD\'s core capabilities. My role includes managing stakeholder engagement, developing proposals, negotiating contracts, and supporting project transitions to ensure successful execution. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous process improvement, enhance customer engagement, and support enterprise-wide project management activities. I also play a key role in team management and leadership development, ensuring high performance across all growth functions. My expertise spans business planning, federal government relations, sales processes, government operations, state and local government sales, information technology, cybersecurity, GSA contract and acquisition programs, facilities operations, third-party logistics (3PL), and data analysis—empowering RWD to deliver mission-critical solutions with efficiency and innovation.

James Madison University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)