Business Development

Description:

We are International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a global consulting firm supporting some of the most complex development problems worldwide. Are you interested in being part of programs that help government agencies, private companies and donors improve the lives of others? At IBTCI you will be part of an inclusive team that provides expert solutions and advice to understand and advance critical problems while giving you opportunities to succeed and grow.

Assignment Title: Business Development/ Proposal Development Consultant

Department/Location: Business Development

Technical Point of Contact: Director, Business Development

Type: Consultant

Classification: Consultancy

International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a US-based international development consulting company, is seeking a dynamic Business Development/Proposal Development Consultant with experience to work in our Vienna, VA home office or remotely in the DMV Area. This position will be assisting with full life-cycle proposal management including coordination of color review meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Lead capture activities, including conducting research, analyzing competition and potential partners, etc.
• Read and interpret solicitations to identify critical items required for compliant responses.
• Help develop win themes.
• Coordinate live full life-cycle proposals, ensuring timeliness and compliance of technical and cost proposals by providing oversight on proposal outlines, calendars, compliance checklists, recruitment, trackers, etc.
• Facilitate white boarding sessions.
• Lead proposal color review meetings.
• Assist with all proposal components working in collaboration with the BD and Technical teams.
• Ensure technical cost proposals meet all solicitation requirements.
• Coordinate with business development team and other departments as needed
• Any other job duties as assigned.
• This position does not authorize/require the consultant to directly communicate with IBTCI clients.
• This position does not authorize/require the consultant to have decision making authority on final work product.
• Demonstrated experience with US donor-funded RFP/RFA/RFQs, particularly USAID, US DoS, and MCC.
• Demonstrated ability to manage proposals, including analysis of RFP, translation into a work structure breakdown, development and cost proposal management.
• Excellent English writing and editing skills.
• Oral and written fluency in English required; fluency in another language preferred.
• Concentration in International Development, International Business, Marketing or a related field preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Strong multi-tasking capabilities.
• In-depth proposal management skills strongly preferred.