Business Development Specialist

DCG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

$1,000 family expansion benefit

Job summary

DCG is seeking a motivated Business Development Analyst to support strategic business development initiatives within a fully remote role. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience in business development or proposal support, demonstrating strong organization and communication skills. The position involves research, proposal preparation, and coordination with various stakeholders. DCG offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with matching.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in business development, consulting, communications, or related domain.
• Knowledge of federal government contracting is required.
• Familiarity with proposal development best practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on industry trends and compile actionable reports.
• Monitor federal procurement forecasts and policy changes.
• Assist in preparing proposal materials to meet deadlines.

Skills

Business development experience

Proposal support

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CRM software

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview

Who We Are.

DCG is an award-winning, full-service engagement, digital, research, and data company with over 15 years of experience supporting the military, Veterans, and the American public. DCG strategically researches, plans, executes, and evaluates large-scale, multi-platform outreach initiatives across a wide range of mission-driven issues including human trafficking awareness, mental health stigma reduction, suicide prevention, ending homelessness, Veteran health, transportation safety, small business resources, and public diplomacy. Our research and digital teams employ mixed methods research, Human-Centered Design (HCD), and change management principles to integrate new technologies built around well-researched user journeys.

Position Overview

DCG is seeking a motivated Business Development Analyst to join our growing organization. In this role, you will support the Growth team’s strategic business development initiatives, proposal development activities, team communications, and other critical elements that position DCG as a reliable partner to federal customers. This is a dynamic role that requires coordination with multiple levels of the organization and could include surges of support to proposal efforts, including occasional late night and/or weekend work to meet deadlines.

Location

Fully Remote; the selected candidate will work during DCG’s core Eastern Standard Time business hours. Candidates located within the National Capital Region will be given preference due to the possibility for ad-hoc in-person support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, potential clients, and new markets, and compile findings into clear, actionable reports and briefings.
• Monitor news, federal procurement forecasts, and policy changes relevant to target markets.
• Track and update opportunities throughout the business development lifecycle leveraging DCG’s CRM.
• Leverage AI technologies and best practices to streamline business development processes and create efficiencies.
• Assist in pursuit qualification activities, including gathering client intel and assessing fit.
• Work with Capture Managers, Proposal Managers, and SMEs to prepare briefing materials for leadership, including gate reviews and pursuit packages.
• Support the coordination of meetings, call notes, follow-ups, and next steps.
• Support proposal planning including responses to RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and related content.
• Assist in preparing proposal materials such as resumes, past performance writeups, formatting, and coordinating internal reviews, deadlines, and submission processes.
• Contribute writing for non-technical sections under guidance from senior team members.
• Support the proposal development process (analyzing requirements, establishing a schedule, kick-off meetings and color team reviews, developing a compliance matrix, template generation, final review and submission).
• Ensure consistency with DCG’s brand message, style standards, value proposition, and business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned to support proposal production against established deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 2+ years of experience in business development, consulting, communications, proposal support or a related domain
• Knowledge of or direct experience with federal government contracting
• Familiarity with proposal development best practices, such as Shipley training or APMP (course completions or certifications preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams) skills, including using and maintaining Word templates
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat and PDF development/editing
• Ability to work independently, adjust to shifting priorities, and turn around projects on short timelines
• Excellent organization, communication, and project planning skills, with sharp attention to detail, accuracy and quality on time-sensitive projects
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, effectively managing time and prioritizing workload
• Driven, enthusiastic team player confident in taking initiative and thinking creatively
• Thrives in cross-functional, matrixed, and multi-disciplinary team structures

Culture at DCG

DCG values a flexible and adaptable culture, with hardworking, self-motivated, and dedicated team members. We are committed to fostering opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits Snapshot

• A range of comprehensive healthcare plans (medical, dental, and vision) with group life coverage. The firm covers 60% of the premium cost for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off including paid federal holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
• Wellness programs and pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Family Bonding for new parents, with 50% cost sharing for Short-Term Disability
• $1,000 family expansion benefit to offset costs often uncovered with medical plans (fertility treatment, adoption, surrogacy)

Note: The above benefits are available only to full-time employees of DCG.

All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without regard to personal characteristics or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local law including Veteran or disability status. DCG does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and is committed to a culture that values differences of thought informed by unique experiences.

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