GovTech Business Development Associate: RFPs & Demos

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

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.