Business Development Coordinator Washington, DC

As a member of the Opportunity Development Department at Pact, each team member is committed to sharing in the success of the organization, its peers, and individual accomplishments. This department is managed thru a matrixed structure that promotes winning proposals in a collaborative manner. Emphasis is placed on establishing best practices and rallying together around the team’s high performance. The team fosters effective communications which is cooperative in nature and offers team members, both experienced and new professionals, opportunities for learning and professional development. Ideal candidates bring positive energy to this dynamic (and fun) work environment.

The Business Development Coordinator (BDC) supports the organization’s growth, market penetration and global impact objectives. The Coordinator assists in processes across the business life cycle, which includes strategic placement of the institution’s qualifications, early bid intelligence gathering, proposal development with large teams, and supporting the transition of proposals to successful projects. Work is often done in a high-paced setting which offers the Coordinators exposure to the many facets of the international development field. Coordinator may be approached with a wide range of needs, therefore a level of curiosity and maturity are key behavioral competencies. Proven history of paying attention to details, especially in the forms of written communication, is required.

The BDC reports to a Business Development Manager Specific Duties

• Conducting discrete research and analysis tasks • Helping to draft proposal sections including items like: resumes, institutional capacity statements, past performance references, and project abstracts. • Compiling and formatting proposal inputs. • Updating CRM and SharePoint with relevant information; assisting with electronic file maintenance and clean-up • Analyzing data from CRM, financial and other systems to monitor progress towards Pact’s revenue generation targets, identifying trends in Pact’s business development efforts • Managing Pact’s pipeline of opportunities • Supporting business development processes • Other related tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

BA (or equivalent) Ability to travel internationally

Preference for: • Strong research and analytical skills • Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and database skills • Experience in research, analysis and writing, preferably for international organizations • Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one other language

Skills and Abilities

Behavioral Competencies • Strong in all areas

Leadership • Ability to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organizations • Basic understanding of Pact’s strategy and how tasks contribute to the greater good • Consistently works within internal process and procedures • Strong interpersonal skills • Engagement in corporate initiatives, as requested

Project Management • Good planning and time management skills • Good written and oral communication skills • Ability to problem-solve • Ability to multitask, adapting to frequently changing priorities • Good negotiating and conflict resolution skills

Technical Skills • Baseline experience in one of Pact’s technical areas or a support function • Basic knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations • Competence using common desktop applications

How to apply:

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