Senior BD & Proposals Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Business Development Coordinator to lead and support capture and proposal operations across International, Domestic, and U.S. Federal markets.

The role involves tracking opportunities, coordinating research, supporting partnerships, and ensuring timely, compliant submissions. Reporting to the Business Development Lead, you will manage proposal resources, maintain CVs and past performances, and assist with pricing and winning strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
• 5+ years in business development, capture support, and proposal management for MDBs or US government projects
• Strong writing, editing, and proposal coordination skills
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and BD tracking systems

Responsibilities

• Support BD strategies across International, Domestic, and Federal markets
• Monitor opportunities from MDBs, US Government, and domestic public-sector clients
• Assist capture planning, including assessments, teaming strategies, and win themes
• Maintain opportunity pipeline data and contribute to forecasting
• Serve as Proposal Manager or Facilitator on opportunities
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance
• Manage proposal schedules, outlines, and production activities
• Oversee CVs, past performance references, and project descriptions
• Support capabilities statements and presentations
• Collaborate across divisions to ensure consistent BD practices and messaging
• Liaise with technical, finance, contracts, and leadership teams for pricing

Skills

BD tracking

Proposal coordination

Stakeholder management

Research analysis

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / International Development / International Relations / Public Administration

Tools

BD tracking systems

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Business Development Coordinator to lead and support capture and proposal operations across International, Domestic, and U.S. Federal markets.

The role involves tracking opportunities, coordinating research, supporting partnerships, and ensuring timely, compliant submissions. Reporting to the Business Development Lead, you will manage proposal resources, maintain CVs and past performances, and assist with pricing and winning strategies.