About Us
Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well being of people around the world. Over the past 40 years, we have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.
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Position Summary
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The Business Development Associate will be a member of the Business Development Department supporting the business development efforts of the two Centers of Excellence at Futures Group. S/He helps to take an opportunity through the pipeline from identification to submission.? S/He focuses on overall planning, writing select proposal/pre-proposal pieces, and coordinating the internal team and partner inputs for bid efforts, and also assists in broader bid preparation and production aspects. Location: Washington DC.
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Key Responsibilities
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Coordination
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- Works closely with capture managers to successfully coordinate and manage major proposal efforts, including identification of needed proposal team members, timeline and action planning, and management of proposal component folders/files
- Helps facilitate evolution of proposal strategy, such as competitive analysis, developing win themes and technical approach, visioning needed personnel, and selecting teaming partners
- Guides proposal team through necessary department-level processes and corporate bid reviews and protocols, and bid decisions
- Helps ensure vital flow of communication and task management between Centers, capture manager, Financial Management Department, Contracts Department, Operations Department, and other parties involved in the proposal process
- Performs analysis of RFP/A requirements and has lead or supportive responsibility for coordinating select proposals (including preparation of outlines, tailored checklists, instructions, and templates)
- Oversees or supports final technical and cost proposal production and submission
- In close coordination with the Financial Management Department and Operations/Contracts Departments, helps support cost/business proposal development as appropriate
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Writing / Editing
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- Writes expressions of interest, corporate capability statements, personnel and management sections, past performance references, biographical sketches and other proposal components; strategically enhances/positions resume content
- Edits and coordinates technical proposal sections as they develop (including managing file traffic/turnaround time, and close liaison with technical staff)
- Reviews and edits submissions from partners, ensuring their inputs meet specified requirements and expected level of quality
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Other Key Job Aspects
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- Carries out business intelligence research to help position company/guide strategic planning; Researches and analyzes funding trends among key donors/clients
- Maintains timely data on pipeline and helps with upkeep of system and corporate knowledge base
- Supports liaison with and efforts to build positive relationships with other international development organizations and a range of international donors
- Develops depth of understanding of center staff and projects, and helps facilitate proactive and responsive business development department support
- Provides support to marketing collateral development
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Qualifications
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- Previous experience in proposal development and USAID/other international donors required?
- Proven ability to successfully manage the full proposal development process
- Demonstrated organizational and writing skills and attention to detail are essential
- Must be able to work under tight deadlines and with multiple/simultaneous bid efforts
- Background in international health or related field preferred
- Languages a plus
- Master?s preferred and/or comparable experience
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Physical Demands
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- Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility
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Work Environment
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- Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.
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All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page.? Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.
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