Business Operations Associate

Capitaltg; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

Capital Technology Group is seeking a motivated Business Operations Associate to join our Growth team in Silver Spring, MD. This role supports federal contracting pursuits across civilian and defense agencies and offers hands-on mentorship to develop toward a Junior Capture Manager.

You will help manage pipeline, conduct market research, assist with capture planning, and support daily Growth team operations in a hybrid on-site setting. Recent graduates welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Interest in federal government contracting and building a career in business development and capture management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Hybrid schedule availability for Silver Spring, MD office.
• Self-starter who asks questions and learns quickly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an organized opportunity pipeline.
• Assist with agency and market research.
• Compile competitor information for bid/no-bid discussions.
• Support capture plans, competitive assessments, and win themes.
• Prepare materials, slides, briefing documents.
• Maintain Salesforce records of pursuit activities.
• Help prepare BD metrics and dashboards for leadership.
• Track RFP release dates and deadlines.
• Support Growth team operations and process improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Self-starter

Hybrid work

Federal contracting interest

Tools

Salesforce

GovWin IQ

SAM.gov

Job description

Capital Technology Group provides expert consulting services software development, digital transformation, human-centered design, data analytics and visualization, and cybersecurity.

Our multidisciplinary teams use agile methodologies to rapidly and incrementally deliver value in close collaboration with our clients. For over a decade, we have been trusted by both federal and commercial clients to solve complex, mission-critical business challenges. The quality of our work has been recognized by our partners and peers through our inclusion in the Digital Services Coalition, a group of forward- thinking firms recognized for excellence in delivering IT services.

Description

We are seeking a motivated, curious, and highly organized Business Operations Associate to join our Growth team and support the pursuit of federal government contract opportunities across civilian and defense agencies. This is an ideal role for a recent college graduate or early-career professional who wants to learn the business of federal contracting from the ground up.

You will work alongside experienced capture, proposal, and executive leaders, supporting market research, pipeline management, capture planning, and business operations. With hands-on mentorship and structured training, this role is designed as a development path toward a Junior Capture Manager position.

Requirements: This position requires a hybrid schedule working on-site at our Silver Spring, MD office.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain an organized, up-to-date opportunity pipeline.
• Assist with agency and market research.
• Compile competitor information and summaries to support bid/no-bid discussions.
• Support capture managers in developing capture plans, competitive assessments, and win themes.
• Prepare materials, slides, and briefing documents
• Assist with organizing research, RFP documents, and key information.
• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce, including opportunity stage, key dates, and pursuit activities.
• Help prepare BD metrics, pipeline reports, and dashboards for leadership.
• Track RFP release dates and deadlines.
• Assist with general Growth team operations, scheduling, and process improvements.

Requirements

• Strong interest in federal government contracting and building a career in business development and capture management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort learning new software tools.
• Self-starter who is eager to learn, takes initiative, and is comfortable asking questions.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule from our Silver Spring, MD office.

Nice to Have

• Coursework or internship experience related to government, public policy, or federal contracting.
• Familiarity with SAM.gov, GovWin IQ, USASpending.gov, or a CRM such as Salesforce.
• Basic understanding of the federal procurement process or the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Exposure to small business programs (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB) or contract vehicles (e.g., GSA MAS, SEWP, OASIS).
• Interest in IT services, cybersecurity, or mission-support work.

What You'll Gain

• Mentorship from experienced capture and growth leaders.
• Hands-on exposure to the full federal business development lifecycle.
• Training opportunities, including Shipley or equivalent BD/capture methodology.
• A clear development path toward a Junior Capture Manager role.

Salary Range

We are committed to offering a competitive salary for this position, with an estimated range of $45,000-$60,000annually. Please note that this range is intended to provide a general idea of what to expect; however, the final offer may vary based on experience, skills, and other factors. The stated range is not a guarantee and is subject to change.

Full Time Employee Benefits

• Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post)
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with 4% matching
• Liberal PTO vacation policy
• Generous Annual Continuing Education
• Annual Wellness Budget
• Bonus Incentive Programs (Employee referrals and performance-based rewards)

Capital Technology Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.