Job Title: Associate/Senior Associate, Business Development (P2/P3)
Department: USG Business Development
Reports to: Senior Manager/Director, Business Development
Work Location: Bethesda, Maryland
The Business Development Associate/Senior Associate is a member of the USG Business Development Team, supporting the achievement of USG’s annual new business targets, DAI competitiveness, and business development efficiency. This is a junior-level professional position assigned to one of the BD teams.
The Business Development Associate assumes the role of Proposal Coordinator within the DAI proposal process. They are an integral member of the BD unit – providing support to the full proposal lifecycle. The Associate/Senior Associate is expected to work closely with all proposal team members, serving as the information and communications hub on a proposal team and working directly with the proposal manager. The primary responsibilities of an Associate are to coordinate proposal development by developing and maintaining a strong understanding of DAI proposal processes, tools, and structures as well as USAID proposal requirements; draft tables, non-scoring annexes, and other ancillary inputs to support proposal development; and support capture strategy implementation. This position is most appropriate for someone who likes a fast-paced environment, teamwork, has a clear communication style, and is comfortable working with individuals at all levels of an organization.
This is a full-time position which requires authorization to work in the United States.
· Provides administrative, logistical, and research support to proposals in the capture phase. This may include preparing for in-country “reconnaissance” trips, investigating bid opportunities including researching competitor profiles or donor mapping, participating in technical incubators as note taker, and providing support to other key preparatory tasks including subcontractor discussions and independent consultant onboarding.
Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary.
USG Business Unit Core Competencies
All staff hired into positions within the USG Business at DAI are expected to demonstrate these competences throughout their work and interactions with others.
· Collaborates Effectively: Recognizes the benefit of working with others from multicultural backgrounds; believes collaboration can lead to better and stronger contributions to USG; views relationships as long-term and meaningful; Communicates with empathy to cross-cultural audiences.
· Champions Inclusion: Treats others with honesty, respect, and consideration; promotes cross-cultural understanding and inclusion throughout the organization; demonstrates appreciation for the complex environments in which DAI works.
· Performs with Excellence: Thrives in all aspects of your role and fosters an open and energizing environment that motivates self and peers to contribute their personal best and is reflective of USG’s vision and mission.
· Creates Innovative Solutions: Problem solves and broadens perspectives, while overcoming biases to find solutions to complex challenges; seeks opportunities to experiment with new approaches and grow/develop the skills of oneself and others.
· Drives Growth: Able to weigh the costs and benefits of actions both internally and externally and their impact on diverse markets and stakeholders; Understands priorities and behaviors necessary for personal and organizational growth.
· Navigates Risk: Integrates risk considerations into all aspects of work and planning; understands benchmarks for escalation of a risk-related issue or concern; makes decisions by gathering input from others and displaying trust of their recommendations, while also taking accountability for outcomes.
· Grade 2: Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience and a college degree. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
· Grade 3: Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience and a college degree, including 1 year of business development, project management, or related experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
· Customer service orientation, with a positive, can-do attitude and a sense of humor.
· Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate information clearly and tailor communication style to diverse audiences.
· Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
· Able to build and maintain good working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization and external clients from diverse backgrounds.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
· Able and willing to adjust work schedule, as needed, to support teams located in different time zones/countries.
· Able and willing to travel to any country where DAI currently operates or may wish to operate barring times when DAI Global security has deemed travel unsafe.
· Authorized to work in the United States.
· Proficiency in a second language (Spanish, French, Russian, or Arabic preferred).
· Knowledge of USG thematic and functional policies and regulations (Required for P3).
· An understanding of one of DAI’s specific thematic areas (Economic Growth, Environment, Health, and Governance) is preferred (Required for P3).
For P2: For employees working the United States, the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $56,626 to $61,622.
For P3: For employees working the United States, the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $63,704 to $69,325.
Salary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Eligible U.S. based employees will be able to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Additionally, employees will be eligible for company-paid annual leave (vacation & holidays), sick leave, and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. Detailed information will be provided at the time a formal offer is extended.
For employees working outside of the United States, compensation and benefits will vary based on location.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.
DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.