Business Development Consultant

We seek an experienced and highly motivated business consultant to join our team part-time as a proposal specialist. In this role, you will play a crucial part in securing government and commercial contracts by leading the development of compelling and competitive proposals for their projects. Your expertise in navigating the complexities of NASA/DoD solicitations and your ability to articulate our value proposition will be essential to our success.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze solicitations, identify requirements, and develop comprehensive proposal outlines that address all evaluation criteria
• Create clear, concise, and persuasive proposal sections that highlight our strengths, capabilities, and unique value proposition
• Coordinate with subject matter experts, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather information and ensure timely completion of all proposal components
• Maintain strict adherence to government guidelines, formatting requirements, and submission deadlines
• Conduct research on the competitive landscape, identify potential partners, and contribute to the development of innovative proposal strategies
• Analyze past performance, identify areas for improvement, and contribute to the refinement of our proposal development processes

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in developing winning proposals for government projects, with a strong understanding of the procurement processes and regulations
• A solid understanding of the space industry, current trends, and NASA/DoD's strategic priorities
• Superior ability to articulate complex technical concepts in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner
• Ability to analyze solicitations, identify key requirements, and develop comprehensive proposal outlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Existing relationships with key personnel for government/commercial space projects
• Experience with specific NASA/DoD programs or initiatives

Location and Position Type:

• Remote
• Part-Time

Pay Range:

• $100-$250/hr
• Compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration factors such as relevant knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Space Research and Technology