Associate

International Development Group; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k

Free on-site parking

On-site fitness center

Professional development: LMS access

Job summary

International Development Group (IDG) seeks an entry-level Associate in Arlington, VA for a full-time, hybrid role. The position supports proposals and project work under the Proposal Manager and Director of New Business.

Responsibilities include writing support, formatting deliverables, and coordinating with subcontractors. The role reports to a Senior Specialist or Manager and requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of international development or government project support experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office; strong Excel and quantitative skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support proposals and new business initiatives under the Proposal Manager and Director of New Business.
• Format and copy-edit client deliverables and other project documents.
• Manage travel logistics, expenses, and budget monitoring for field operations.

Skills

MS Office

Excel (quantitative)

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Independent / team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Word

Job description

International Development Group | Full time

Associate

Arlington, United States | Posted on 07/28/2026

International Development Group (IDG) works to reduce poverty around the world through sustainable, broad-based economic development. For 30 years, IDG has partnered with USAID and other international donors in more than 80 countries. Our areas of expertise include economic governance, private sector development, international trade, public financial management, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

Job Description

Forthis entry-level position, IDG is seeking a passionate, self-driven, and highlyorganized individual who is willing to learn, take ownership over assignedtasks, engage in new challenges, and quickly "switch gears" andmanage multiple priorities. Thisposition reports to the Senior Specialist orManager. This is a full-timeposition (40 hours per week) on a hybrid schedule with in-office days Tuesdays,Wednesdays and Thursdays in IDG’s Arlington VA office and remote on Mondays andFridays.

The Associate willparticipate in new business initiatives and under the guidance of a ProposalManager and the Director of New Business, will serve in numerous supportingroles for proposal teams, including serving as a proposal associate and/or engaging in one or more of thefollowing areas: past performance write-ups, corporate capabilities, resume formatting, expatriate and localpersonnel recruitment, technical writing support, technical research, costproposal support, and managing communications with potential and selectedsubcontractors. The Associate will also be expected to engage in pre-RFPcapture activities and research and support other ad-hoc new businessactivities as requested.

The Associate will also provide support for projects from implementation through closeout. This individual willsupport a varied portfolio of projects around the world and will work under theguidance of a Senior Specialist or Manager to undertake various financial, contractual,management, and technical assistance tasks. This includes the application ofcurrent U.S.G, State, local and host country regulations and laws as well as IDG policies and procedures to contract implementation. The Associate will be expected to review and process monthly field office expenses accurately, draft client approval requests, assist in formatting andcopy-editing client deliverables and other project documents, liaise with and support field office operations and finance staff, assist with budget monitoring and financialmanagement, book and manage travel logistics for employees and consultants(airfare, hotels, ground transportation, etc.), and engage in other duties asassigned. The salary range is: $48,450-$51,850

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of international development,state or local government project support work experience required; previousproject coordination experience a plus(operations, logistics, administrative support, etc.).
  
• Technical interest and/or background (includingacademic coursework) in IDG areas of expertise strongly preferred: privatesector development, international trade, monitoring and evaluation, publicfinancial management, gender and social inclusion, economics, etc. (see IDG'swebsite for all technical areas).
  
• Familiarity with USG, State, Local government or otherdonor-funded projects are a plus.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel; strong Excel and quantitative skills preferred.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
  
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part ofa team.
  
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
  
• Experience living or working in developing countries a plus.
  
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required:international development, economics, public administration, etc.
  
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision
  
• 401k
  
• Free on-site parking, or
  
• On-site fitness center: Complimentary access to the building’s gym facilities.
  
• Professional development: Free access to IDG’s Learning Management System (LMS) with over 90,000 online courses available to support continuous learning and skill development.
  

International Development Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.