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Associate Business Development Manager

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Position Location: Remote

Position Type: Temporary

Background:

Creative Associates International delivers rapid, flexible programming through robust project management, comprehensive logistics capabilities, and high-quality technical assistance across multiple sectors. Founded in 1977 and with experience in more than 115 countries, Creative is currently registered in more than 60 countries worldwide.  

Position Summary:

This mid-level position performs complex business development assignments on proposal teams.  Responsibilities include supporting the identification, development, and delivery of competitive proposals for the company. The Associate Business Development Manager works within the parameters of Creative’s Business Development Policy and Procedures, including Creative’s Style Manual and all company policies, procedures and timelines to support proposal submissions that are technically and financially sound, responsive, compliant, and of the highest quality.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Associate Business Development Manager works under general supervision and reports to by the Senior Vice President (SVP), Business Development.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Supports bid development teams, as assigned by the SVP, managing activities from capture through submission and after-action reviews
  • Conducts competitive landscape analysis and ongoing market research across multiple target clients
  • In collaboration with the assigned Technical Lead, develops bid calendars, technical volume outlines, compliance matrices, and layout and style protocols
  • Ensures adherence to all proposal policies, procedures and timelines
  • May serve as the point of contact for subcontractors and partner organizations
  • Prepares and assists in negotiating teaming agreements with partners
  • Holds regular checkpoint meetings with assigned proposal team(s) to ensure adherence to schedule, checks quality and compliance of response, surfaces problems early
  • Manages review process and works closely with technical writers to ensure the proposal is responsive to the evaluation criteria of the solicitation
  • Oversees preparation of the proposal for production and delivery;
  • Serves as a point of contact for consultants, as assigned, and receives and evaluates deliverables, including timesheets and payment requests
  • Tracks deadlines and timelines and informs the SVP of any problem in meeting deadlines or submitting a compliant and high-quality proposal
  • Convenes post proposal debriefing meetings to discuss the proposal process and identify and document lessons learned
  • Other duties as assigned, include bid pipeline analysis and reporting

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field and at least 4 years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience 
  • Specialized experience in business development processes
  • Excellent skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, and communications
  • Excellent meeting facilitation skills and organizational skills

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of and expertise in the international development industry
  • Proficiency in a second language, preferably Spanish, French, or Arabic
  • Experience using AI tools, SharePoint, CRMS, and/or other technology systems for productivity enhancement

Creative Associates International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to volume, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.