Job Description

Sheladia Associates, Inc. (Sheladia), a minority-owned business established in 1974, is an engineering and architecture firm supporting U.S. government, state and county projects, as well as U.S. funded international projects and multi-lateral donor bank and host-country funded projects.

The Business Development (BD) Coordinator is an integral part of the Marketing & Business Development (MBD) Team and the business development/proposal process. The BD Coordinator will provide administrative and strategic support to the Senior BD Coordinator(s) and MBD Manager by proactively assisting in all aspects of the proposal/business development process such as research on priority anticipated solicitations, key prospects, clients and market analysis, and at both the pre-bid and live proposal stage, support the preparation, editing, and assembling processes for responses. The position is fully on-site and reports to the company’s headquarters office in Rockville, MD. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

• Coordinating with MBD Team members and technical experts on preparing different components of the proposals and EOIs.
• CV formatting/editing as per project team/management request. Ensure that all documentation formatting complies with RFP requirements.
• Assist with proposal/response development and drafting of non-technical materials as assigned.
• Assist proposal/project team to prepare submissions including formatting, editing, developing spreadsheets, printing & production as required.
• Preparation of required Standard Forms (ex. SF330) for response/proposal submissions as needed.
• Preparation of capability statements and “capes” decks for a variety of opportunities for one or multiple technical areas (transport, WASH, vertical structures, climate resilient infrastructure).
• Perform market research and analysis on prospects and clients for assigned regions and/or clients, or specific opportunities.
• Assist with implementation, utilization and upkeep of opportunity tracking tool(s).
• Other duties as assigned
• Ensure updated and accurate file management including:
  • Transferring data from paper formats via computer, recorders, or scanners.
  • Correcting and modifying inaccurate files and records.
  • Organizing paper formats, paper backups and material source files as needed.
  • Other duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA degree in international development, international relations, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Business Development and/or proposal development; experience supporting international development, U.S. Federal, and/or domestic public-sector opportunities preferred.
• Experience in the A&E sector is a strong plus.
• Communicates clearly, effectively and respectfully both verbally and in writing.
• Strong writing and editing skills are required.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, multi-tasking 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 and experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel; familiarity with AI tools is a plus.

Additional Information

Proposed Salary: $60-80k annual, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Sheladia Associates, Inc. has made the best effort to accurately represent the pay range for this position, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and any applicable cost of living data relevant to the position/candidate.

Other compensation: opportunities for annual increase and bonus, and other types of bonuses.

Sheladia provides employees the opportunity to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment with exposure to and collaboration with multiple disciplines on a variety of projects. You will work in a hands-on, collaborative team environment.

Benefits (for qualified full-time employees)

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation commensurate with experience.