Business Development Coordinator

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

The Business Development Coordinator is an integral part of the business development/proposal process. Under the direction of the Business Development Manager, the BD Coordinator will proactively assist in all aspects of the proposal/business development life cycle from positioning to award to transition to Program staff.

The BD Coordinator will contribute to pre-bid preparation by carefully monitoring upcoming opportunities and maintaining Sheladia’s internal opportunity pipeline. In addition, the BD Coordinator will assist with research on priority anticipated solicitations, including mapping activities of competitors. At both the pre-bid and live proposal stage, the BD Coordinator will act as the support partner/key personnel communication while regularly liaising with Programs, Finance, and technical staff. The BD coordinator is responsible for all administrative aspects of proposal development, ensuring security and integrity of all proposal documentation, coordinating internal flow and review of all proposal inputs, and is responsible for the production of the final master proposal. Additionally, the BD Coordinator will work with the entire BD Team to develop and refine the BD process, tools, and templates and will also serve as a representative of Sheladia Associates at external industry events.

Essential Functions:

• Review RFP and bid/qualifications and request documents to clearly understand customer requirements.
• Develop proposal writing outlines/calendars and manage teams to deliver on-time results. Coordinate, manage, and/or write sections of proposals, including but not limited to personnel management, corporate capabilities, and past performance; serve as a team member supporting any required aspect of proposal development.
• Manage the production of proposal submissions to ensure the quality of on-time delivery of all documents; ensure proposal complies with client requirements.
• Nurture proposal/business team’s working relationships.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and document internal post-proposal debriefs. Develop and maintain proposal/BD processes and templates.
• Participate in conferences, exhibitions, and other venues as applicable to increase and maintain Sheladia visibility.
• Ability to understand and leverage Sheladia’s corporate portfolio, history, and client base
• Contribute to efforts for Sheladia to maximize competitiveness through pre-bid preparation, partner formation, and presentation for compelling proposals.
• Performs other related duties and functions as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BA degree required;
• Minimum of four years of proposal development experience in preparing responses to requests for proposals (RFP);
• Communicates clearly, effectively, and respectfully both verbally and in writing;
• Strong writing and editing skills;
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational and planning skills and attention to detail
• Customer service-oriented attitude and strong research skills
• Ability to adapt to new and/or unplanned situations to meet the dynamic needs of the company
• Strong computer skills; MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel Required experience:
• BD/Proposal development: 3-4 years.

How to Apply:

Applications should include a CV and cover letter.

This position is open until filled. Please send CVs to jobs(at)sheladia.com. Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications that we receive, we may not respond to each individual candidate.

Please respect our no phone calls policy.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

• Wearing of mask
• Fully vaccinated
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rockville, MD 20850: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location