Business Development Representative

Business Development Specialist Location: Oahu, Hawaii Employment Type: 6 months Contract (Contract to Hire) On-site work required (limited flexibility). TEKsystems is supporting a local organization seeking a Business Development Specialist to support a growing pipeline of public sector and enterprise opportunities in Hawaii. This role sits within the Business Development function and focuses on coordination, documentation, and operational execution across opportunities—from intake through proposal development and handoff to delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Opportunity & Pipeline Coordination Maintain and update the Business Development pipeline across tools such as NetSuite, Smartsheet, or similar systems Ensure opportunities are accurately tracked, including stage, owner, estimated value, and key dates Provide clear visibility into pipeline status for leadership and cross‑functional teams Cross‑Functional Coordination Coordinate across Business Development Leads, PMO/Delivery teams, Technical teams, Finance, and Resource Management Schedule and manage working sessions, validation checkpoints, and proposal and pursuit timelines Proposal & SOW Support (Drafting & Editing) Support development of proposal materials including RFP responses, Statements of Work (SOWs), and supporting documentation Draft sections of SOWs (scope, assumptions, structure) and edit content for clarity, structure, and consistency Maintain version control and ensure alignment across contributors Coordinate submission timelines and compliance requirements Client Interaction Support Participate in select client meetings alongside Business Development Leads Take notes and follow‑up actions, clarify scope and requirements, coordinate next steps, and gather client requirements as needed Handoff Preparation (Business Development → Delivery) Prepare and organize handoff materials including scope summaries, assumptions and constraints, key risks and dependencies Ensure required information is captured prior to handoff and support coordination of formal handoff sessions with delivery teams Process & Operational Support Help standardize and improve Business Development workflows Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements Support adoption of tools and best practices across the Business Development team Reporting & Insights Generate reports on pipeline status, opportunity progression, and key performance metrics Support data accuracy and consistency across systems Required Qualifications Based in Oahu, Hawaii 2–5 years of experience in Operations, Project coordination, Program support, or Consulting Strong organizational and coordination skills, ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Strong written communication skills, particularly for documentation and proposals Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Business Development or Sales Operations, Proposal and RFP processes, SOW drafting or editing, or Project Management / PMO environments Familiarity with tools such as Smartsheet, NetSuite or similar CRM/ERP platforms, Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Honolulu, HI. Pay & Benefits Pay range: $35.00 – $45.00/hr. Benefits (subject to change): Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Honolulu, HI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Must not mandate lie detector test in Massachusetts. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr TEKsystems