Description
Social Impact (SI) is an Arlington, VA-based international development consulting firm. We provide a full range of innovative management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations and policies. SI is seeking an experienced Business Development Associate / Proposal Coordinator to support new business development. The position is based in Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities and Tasks
The Sr. Business Development Associate works with the Director, New Business Development to assist with new business development efforts in general, and to manage the development of new project proposals.
Specific responsibilities include the following:
- Participate actively in new business development from capture planning and bid tracking to proposal development, submission and follow-up;
- Support the development process for proposals (e.g., RFPs, RFAs, and IQC Task Orders);
- Work with technical leads on strategy, personnel, partner roles, developing M&E plans;
- Serve as a point of communication with identified partners;
- Participate in efforts to identify and recruit key staff to include in proposals;
- Contribute written materials proposals, such as staffing and management plans;
- Help coordinate and ensure compliance with strategic approaches, formats, timelines, and submission requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, or related subject (required) with 2 years of business development work
- Master’s degree desired with 3+ years of direct business development/proposal management experience
- Experience in international development an asset;
- Very strong oral and written communication skills;
- Technical writing skills;
- Capable of independent action;
- Prior supervisory experience a plus;
- Good computer skills: word processing, database management, and spreadsheets;
- Foreign language skills (Spanish, French) desirable.
- Research experience
- Work or study experience abroad preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
- Working knowledge of PC-based word processing, Excel, and
desktop publishing applications
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the candidate’s capabilities and experience. Standard benefits include paid leave, health insurance, IRA, and other benefits. Salary range: commensurate with skill base.
Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our Company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and to make a difference in the well-being of our world. To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com
Interested candidates, please post your CV, cover letter, and salary requirements athttp://socialimpact.devhire.devex.com
We will contact only eligible candidates to further discuss their availability. Please no phone calls. Social Impact is an equal opportunity employer.
