The Business Development (BD) Coordinator is an integral part of the business development/proposal process. Under the direction of the Business Development Lead, the BD Coordinator will proactively assist in all aspects of the proposal process/business development. The BD Coordinator will contribute to pre-bid preparation through careful monitoring of upcoming opportunities and maintenance of Sheladia Associates, Inc.’s (Sheladia) internal opportunity pipeline. In addition, the BD Coordinator will assist with research on priority anticipated solicitations, key prospects and market analysis. At both the pre-bid (EOI) and live proposal stage, the BD Coordinator will support communication and collaboration within the international division, with partner firms and key personnel, while also regularly liaising with finance and technical staff of the firm. Additionally, the BD Coordinator will work with the entire BD Team in the development and refinement of the BD process, tools, and templates, and will also participate as a representative of Sheladia at external industry events and when advised. This position supports Sheladia’s International Division at company headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. The BD Coordinator will work on both multi-lateral bank and U.S. Government (USG) opportunities.The Responsibilities for this Position Include but are not Limited to:Reviewing RFPs and developing Task Trackers and Compliance Matrices for proposalsCoordinating with the team and experts on preparing different components of the proposals and EOIsCV formatting/editing as per project team/management request. Ensure that all documentation submitted complies with RFP requirementsAssisting proposal team to prepare submissions including formatting, editing, developing spreadsheets, printing & production as requiredAssisting in USG and Multi-lateral Financing Institutions “capture” related activities, leading on specific opportunities as necessary and appropriatePreparing Sheladia’s Capabilities Statements for a variety of regional, country specific opportunities for one or multiple technical areas (transport, WASH, vertical structures, climate resilient infrastructure)Updating BD databases or records with new information as it becomes availableEnsuring updated and accurate file management. Developing, managing, and maintaining a library of project description sheets (PDSs) and past performance ratings (PPRs)Serve as Proposal Facilitator on select live BD opportunitiesTransferring data from paper formats via computer, recorders, or scannersCorrecting and modifying inaccurate files and recordsOrganizing paper formats, paper backups and material source files as neededAssisting with technical or opportunity specific research as neededEditing and prooing proposal and EOI materials, i.e. CVs, PDSs, etc.Coordinating, facilitating, and documenting internal post-proposal debriefsOther duties as directed by the Business Development Lead.
