Business Operations Associate

Capital-Technology-Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

BD lifecycle exposure

BD training

Career path to Junior Capture Manager

Job summary

Capital Technology Group in the Washington, DC area is seeking a motivated Business Operations Associate to support the Growth team in pursuing federal government contracts across civilian and defense agencies. This is a hybrid, on-site role at our Silver Spring, MD office, ideal for recent grads.

You will work with seasoned capture, proposal, and executive leaders on market research, pipeline management, and win-theme development, with mentorship and a development path toward a Junior Capture

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; ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort learning new software tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an organized opportunity pipeline and CRM records.
• Assist with agency and market research.
• Compile competitor information and summaries for bid discussions.
• Support capture plans, competitive assessments, and win themes.
• Prepare materials, slides, and briefing documents.
• Assist with organizing RFPs and key information.
• Maintain Salesforce records and pursuit activity tracking.
• Help develop BD metrics, pipeline reports, and leadership dashboards.
• Track RFP release dates and deadlines.
• Assist with Growth team operations and process improvements.

Skills

Federal contracting interest and BD/c

Excellent written and verbal comms

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Hybrid work ability

Tools

Microsoft Office

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