Business Development Associate

JD Software; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Software is seeking a driven Business Development Associate to support growth in the public sector. The role combines proposal development and client engagement, identifying government contracting opportunities, and leading live product demonstrations of arc to prospective clients.

You will work with leadership and product experts to help agencies modernize operations, monitor RFP/RFI portals, and manage internal response timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Public Policy, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong time management abilities.
• Comfort presenting to external stakeholders, including government officials.

Responsibilities

• Monitor state and federal RFP/RFI portals for relevant opportunities.
• Analyze RFPs and manage internal response timelines and coordination.
• Draft, format, and edit proposal documents in compliance with RFP requirements.
• Deliver engaging product demonstrations to public-sector audiences.
• Develop a working knowledge of our platform, arc, and tailor demos accordingly.
• Maintain proposal templates and a library of supporting documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Public sector interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Public Policy, Business, Communications, or related field

Job description

About JD Software JD Software is a growing GovTech company based in Salem, MA, specializing in innovative SaaS solutions for the public sector. We help government agencies streamline essential services like licensing and regulatory compliance with our flagship product arc. From supporting licensing for various health professions to enhancing regulatory processes, we focus on delivering real value through collaboration and technology.

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About JD Software JD Software is a growing GovTech company based in Salem, MA, specializing in innovative SaaS solutions for the public sector. We help government agencies streamline essential services like licensing and regulatory compliance with our flagship product arc. From supporting licensing for various health professions to enhancing regulatory processes, we focus on delivering real value through collaboration and technology.

Our platform is trusted by more than 30 licensing boards, 750,000 professionals and 20,000 organizations.

About The Role

We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented Business Development Associate to support our growth in the public sector. This role combines proposal development and client engagement. You’ll help identify government contracting opportunities, support the response to RFPs and RFIs, and lead live product demonstrations to prospective clients.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the GovTech space, working with a collaborative, technically focused team. You\'ll work directly with company leadership and product experts to help public agencies modernize how they operate.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor state and federal RFP/RFI portals for relevant opportunities
• Analyze RFPs and manage internal response timelines and coordination
• Draft, format, and edit proposal documents in compliance with RFP requirements
• Deliver engaging product demonstrations to public-sector audiences
• Develop a working knowledge of our platform, arc, and tailor demos accordingly
• Maintain proposal templates and a library of supporting documents
• Assist in improving internal processes around business development and proposal response

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Public Policy, Business, Communications, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management abilities
• Comfort presenting to external stakeholders, including government officials
• Interest in government, technology, and digital transformation
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently
• Bonus: Experience with proposal writing, RFP responses, or government procurement
• Bonus: Familiarity with SaaS, licensing, compliance, or regulatory software

This is an ideal time to join JD Software as we expand our footprint in the public sector. We offer a competitive compensation package, a collaborative culture, and real career growth opportunities.

If you\'re ready to help modernize government services, we\'d love to hear from you. Please reach out to us at [e-mail].