Business Development Associate

International Software Systems, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

International Software Systems, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Associate to drive growth through opportunity identification and proposal management across government and commercial markets.

You will collaborate with leadership and subject matter experts to research markets, develop capture strategies, and maintain marketing collateral supporting revenue expansion and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or sales environments.
• Ability to compile market intelligence and competitive analysis.
• Experience coordinating proposals, RFPs, RFIs, and related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across federal, state, local government, and commercial sectors.
• Support the creation of compelling proposals and capture materials.
• Maintain marketing assets, capability statements, and client-facing content.
• Coordinate meetings, outreach, and partnerships with stakeholders and leadership.
• Assist with networking at events, conferences, and industry engagements.

Skills

Sales support

Market research

Proposal development

Networking

Job description

The Business Development Associate is responsible for supporting the organization's growth initiatives through opportunity identification, proposal development, market research, sales support, and marketing activities. This role works closely with leadership, business development personnel, and subject matter experts to identify new business opportunities, develop compelling proposals, maintain marketing materials, and support strategic growth efforts across federal, state, local government, and commercial markets.

The Business Development Associate plays a key role in expanding the company's market presence, strengthening client relationships, and supporting revenue growth through business development and proposal management activities

Core Responsibiliti

• esBusiness Development & Opportunity Manageme
• ntIdentify, research, and track new business opportunities through government procurement portals, industry databases, networking events, and market intelligence source
• s.Monitor federal, state, local, and commercial contract opportunities and assist with opportunity qualification and pipeline managemen
• t.Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify potential growth opportunities, industry trends, and strategic partnership
• s.Support outreach efforts with prospective clients, teaming partners, subcontractors, and industry stakeholder
• s.Coordinate and participate in meetings related to business opportunities, capture activities, and partnership discussion
• s.Assist with developing and maintaining strategic partner relationships to support growth initiative
• s.Maintain business development tracking tools, opportunity pipelines, and reporting dashboard
• s.Proposal Development & Capture Suppo
• rtSupport the preparation, coordination, and submission of proposals, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Sources Sought notices, and other business development response
• s.Coordinate proposal activities and timelines to ensure timely and compliant submission
• s.Collaborate with subject matter experts and leadership to gather technical, management, staffing, and past performance conten
• t.Prepare compliance matrices, proposal checklists, and required submission documentatio
• n.Maintain and update proposal templates, boilerplate content, resumes, past performance references, capability statements, and proposal repositorie
• s.Review solicitation requirements and assist in ensuring proposal compliance with customer instructions and evaluation criteri
• a.Support proposal editing, formatting, quality reviews, and final production activitie
• s.Maintain a repository of past performance information, corporate experience, and proposal assets for future business opportunitie
• rtAssist in the development and maintenance of marketing materials, capability statements, presentations, brochures, and company profile
• s.Support sales and marketing campaigns designed to increase brand awareness and generate new business opportunitie
• s.Prepare presentations and company overviews for client meetings, networking events, conferences, and industry engagement
• s.Assist with website content updates, social media activities, and promotional materials as directe
• d.Represent the company professionally at networking events, conferences, trade shows, and industry function
• s.Support efforts to strengthen the company's visibility, reputation, and market presenc