Senior Business Development Associate

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Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

**Please note: U.S. work authorization is required for this position.**

Position Summary:

The Senior Business Development (BD) Associate will work in tandem with Technical Leads to orchestrate proposal development from pre-RFP planning to submission. This role will identify and track opportunities, liaise with partners, coordinate proposal inputs, draft proposal sections and manage proposal resources. This position will be a filled commensurate on experience. The preferred location for this role is in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.

Responsibilities:

Manage the proposal process through all stages to ensure submission of high quality, compliant, and competitive proposals.
Ensure compliance with MSI's proposal development policies and procedures.
Organize and facilitate proposal development meetings.
Participate in devising teaming strategies, determining teaming agreements and managing partner relationships.
Disseminate data calls and organize necessary proposal inputs.
Conduct research to inform proposal development strategy for specific opportunities and markets.
Support development of graphic elements and produce final proposal for submission.
Track client solicitations and business forecasts, staying current on international development trends, and maintain an awareness of the competitive landscape.
Represent MSI at industry events and at partner meetings as needed.
Write proposal sections including past performance references, CVs, corporate capability statements, management, and/or staffing sections as needed.
Support improvement and maintenance of MSI's business development knowledge management systems.
Facilitate oral presentation preparations, as required.
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in international studies, business management, public administration, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum four years of experience conducting business development or project management, preferably with US government agencies and/or international development funding agencies, including at least two years of proposal management experience required.
Experience in international work and/or travel preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience facilitating meetings.
Ability to think critically, stay organized, leverage strong working relationships, and effectively prioritize to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft software, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe required.
Fluency in English required. Knowledge of a foreign language preferred.

At MSI Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. MSI Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Pay Transparency Statement:

We are committed to taking a thoughtful, compliant, and equitable approach to employment compensation. We commit to providing a holistic comprehensive salary analysis, including reviews of individual skill sets and compensable factors related to qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys. The anticipated pay range for this position is $77,000 to $85,000 USD.

Reasonable Accommodations :

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.


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