Program & Business Development Associate

Program & Business Development Associate

Integrated Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) is seeking a Program & Business Development Associate to support both business development and project implementation activities across the full project lifecycle. The Associate will provide coordinated support from opportunity identification and proposal development through project startup and implementation. This position will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support operational, administrative, and coordination functions contributing to successful project execution and organizational growth.

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities

Business Development & Opportunity Support:

• Conduct research to identify and evaluate business opportunities, market trends, and potential partners.
• Maintain and update business development trackers and pipeline data.
• Support coordination and communication with partner organizations and stakeholders.

Proposal Development & Coordination:

• Support proposal development processes, including coordinating timelines, tracking deliverables, and ensuring compliance with submission requirements.
• Assist with recruitment of staff and consultants for proposals and projects.
• Draft, edit, and format proposal sections and supporting documentation (e.g., CVs, past performance, bios).
• Coordinate with internal teams to support cost proposal development.
• Support preparation of expressions of interest and other business development materials.

Project Coordination & Implementation Support:

• Provide administrative and operational support to projects, including coordination of staff and consultant onboarding.
• Support logistics and mobilization activities, including travel arrangements and required documentation.
• Assist with preparation and processing of contracts, purchase orders, and other project-related documentation.
• Maintain project trackers, files, and documentation to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Support tracking of project activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Assist with review and processing of invoices, expense reports, and related documentation.

Additional Duties:

• Coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and support internal and external communications.
• Maintain organized electronic filing systems and ensure document version control.
• Support development and updating of marketing and corporate materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• At least one (1) year of relevant work experience.
• Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Oral and written fluency in English required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience supporting business development, project coordination, or administrative functions within donor-funded environments.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government (USG) and/or international organization-funded programs.
• Experience with proposal development, recruitment, or project operations.
• Knowledge or exposure to one or more of the following sectors: agriculture; resilience & food security; conflict & crisis; democracy & governance; economic growth & trade; education; energy & infrastructure; environment & climate change; global health & WASH; and humanitarian assistance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in a foreign language (e.g., Spanish, French, or Arabic) preferred.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in international affairs, economics, business administration, English, political science, or related field required.

Working Environment

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Hybrid work arrangements may be available in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area, in accordance with company policy.

Physical Requirements

This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

International travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone environments.

Work Authorization

Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay Transparency Statement

We are dedicated to ensuring a thoughtful, compliant, and equitable approach to employment compensation. Our commitment includes conducting a comprehensive salary analysis that considers individual skill sets, qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys. The anticipated pay range for this position is $44625 to $51188.

Benefits (Applicable to Employees only, eligibility may vary for part-time employees):

• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

IBTCI is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. This means that IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (gender and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment in all employment practices and decisions, and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability, or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Talent Acquisition at View phone number on click.appcast.io.