Development Alternatives Inc
Associate, SBG
Development Alternatives Inc, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811
Job Title:
Associate, SBG
Department:
Sustainable Business Group (SBG)
Reports to:
Manager, SBG
Work Location:
Bethesda, US or London, UK
Position Overview
SBG is a specialized unit that leads DAI’s engagements with clients in the private sector. Our team develops unique products and services to help clients operate more sustainably and responsibly and advises companies on how to optimize their local supply base and labor force, demonstrate their long-term commitment to the country’s development, and become a trusted partner for government through initiatives in local content and corporate social investment. Technical focus areas include economic and policy analysis, supplier and SME development, entrepreneurship, innovation, youth empowerment, education, and environmental sustainability.
This is a full-time, professional position that will contribute to the DAI Sustainable Business Group (DAI/SBG). This position will be based in Bethesda, USA, or London, UK, with an opportunity for overseas travel. The Associate, SBG is primarily tasked with entry-level project and business development work and initiatives, such as background research and analysis, inputs for client presentations, project management, market intelligence research, support to specific proposals, as well as providing logistical and administrative support across a portfolio of projects and ongoing business development-focused knowledge management initiatives.
Responsibilities
Technical Delivery
Conduct background research and provide written inputs to technical deliverables.
Conduct data analytics and generate statistical and/or graphic outputs.
Prepare, edit, and format PowerPoint decks, reports, briefs, and economic models.
Communicate and respond to client inquiries under the direction of the Project Team Lead.
Support Team Lead in developing, disseminating and communicating scopes of work for team members, including consultants/subcontractors.
Develop subject matter expertise by graduating towards increased levels of project technical/operational complexity.
In close coordination with the Project Lead and Delivery, Finance & Operations team, contribute to development and monitoring of project workplans and budgets, including technical deliverables; financial and project performance reviews; and client and corporate reporting requirements.
Identify opportunities for innovation, update methodologies and improve service offerings.
New Business
Conduct desktop research and provide written and data analytical inputs for proposals.
Draft proposal sections under the guidance of the Manager.
Review, edit and format proposal text.
Create tables, charts and graphics for Word or PowerPoint proposals and concept notes.
Support client managers/directors with external communication and content sharing as needed.
Support or develop proposal budgets under guidance from finance, operations or technical teams.
Knowledge Management
Support ongoing maintenance of DAI’s Client Relationship Management platform (CRM) under the direction of the Manager.
Support the team to extract and analyze SBG’s new business data and results.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of knowledge management products in SBG’s proposal library.
Proactively contribute to the improvement of SBG’s business development processes and tools.
Support the management of SBG’s business development resources by ensuring information is updated, relevant, and easily accessible.
Use DAI resources to conduct regular market intelligence research on clients, industries and technical areas, and generate synthesized reports for business development efforts.
Support cross-company knowledge management initiatives for business development.
Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Requirements:
Grade P2: Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience and a college degree. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Experience or interest in international development, international relations or business development.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible, and team-focused work environment.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Able to handle confidential and/or sensitive information with discretion.
Able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization and external clients from diverse backgrounds.
Able and willing to travel to any country where DAI currently operates or may wish to operate barring times when DAI Global Security has deemed travel unsafe (up to 10%).
Able and willing to adjust work schedule, if needed, to support teams located in different time zones/countries.
Able to create inclusive work environments and work effectively within a culturally diverse environment.
Authorized to work in United States and/or United Kingdom without the need for sponsorship.
For US applicants: Based in one of the following U.S. locations where DAI is registered: District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
Preferred, but not required:
Language fluency/business proficient communication in a second language (such as Arabic, Spanish, French or Portuguese).
Experience with business development and/or proposal coordination.
Proficient in qualitative and quantitative research skills.
Advanced working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Experience in developing budgets.
Compensation & Benefits:
For employees working in the United States, the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $56,626 to $61,622. Salary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Eligible U.S. based employees will be able to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Additionally, employees will be eligible for company-paid annual leave (vacation & holidays), sick leave, and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. Detailed information will be provided at the time a formal offer is extended.
For employees working outside of the United States, compensation and benefits will vary based on location.
Equal Employment Opportunity
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.
DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Associate, SBG
Department:
Sustainable Business Group (SBG)
Reports to:
Manager, SBG
Work Location:
Bethesda, US or London, UK
Position Overview
SBG is a specialized unit that leads DAI’s engagements with clients in the private sector. Our team develops unique products and services to help clients operate more sustainably and responsibly and advises companies on how to optimize their local supply base and labor force, demonstrate their long-term commitment to the country’s development, and become a trusted partner for government through initiatives in local content and corporate social investment. Technical focus areas include economic and policy analysis, supplier and SME development, entrepreneurship, innovation, youth empowerment, education, and environmental sustainability.
This is a full-time, professional position that will contribute to the DAI Sustainable Business Group (DAI/SBG). This position will be based in Bethesda, USA, or London, UK, with an opportunity for overseas travel. The Associate, SBG is primarily tasked with entry-level project and business development work and initiatives, such as background research and analysis, inputs for client presentations, project management, market intelligence research, support to specific proposals, as well as providing logistical and administrative support across a portfolio of projects and ongoing business development-focused knowledge management initiatives.
Responsibilities
Technical Delivery
Conduct background research and provide written inputs to technical deliverables.
Conduct data analytics and generate statistical and/or graphic outputs.
Prepare, edit, and format PowerPoint decks, reports, briefs, and economic models.
Communicate and respond to client inquiries under the direction of the Project Team Lead.
Support Team Lead in developing, disseminating and communicating scopes of work for team members, including consultants/subcontractors.
Develop subject matter expertise by graduating towards increased levels of project technical/operational complexity.
In close coordination with the Project Lead and Delivery, Finance & Operations team, contribute to development and monitoring of project workplans and budgets, including technical deliverables; financial and project performance reviews; and client and corporate reporting requirements.
Identify opportunities for innovation, update methodologies and improve service offerings.
New Business
Conduct desktop research and provide written and data analytical inputs for proposals.
Draft proposal sections under the guidance of the Manager.
Review, edit and format proposal text.
Create tables, charts and graphics for Word or PowerPoint proposals and concept notes.
Support client managers/directors with external communication and content sharing as needed.
Support or develop proposal budgets under guidance from finance, operations or technical teams.
Knowledge Management
Support ongoing maintenance of DAI’s Client Relationship Management platform (CRM) under the direction of the Manager.
Support the team to extract and analyze SBG’s new business data and results.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of knowledge management products in SBG’s proposal library.
Proactively contribute to the improvement of SBG’s business development processes and tools.
Support the management of SBG’s business development resources by ensuring information is updated, relevant, and easily accessible.
Use DAI resources to conduct regular market intelligence research on clients, industries and technical areas, and generate synthesized reports for business development efforts.
Support cross-company knowledge management initiatives for business development.
Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Requirements:
Grade P2: Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience and a college degree. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Experience or interest in international development, international relations or business development.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible, and team-focused work environment.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Able to handle confidential and/or sensitive information with discretion.
Able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization and external clients from diverse backgrounds.
Able and willing to travel to any country where DAI currently operates or may wish to operate barring times when DAI Global Security has deemed travel unsafe (up to 10%).
Able and willing to adjust work schedule, if needed, to support teams located in different time zones/countries.
Able to create inclusive work environments and work effectively within a culturally diverse environment.
Authorized to work in United States and/or United Kingdom without the need for sponsorship.
For US applicants: Based in one of the following U.S. locations where DAI is registered: District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
Preferred, but not required:
Language fluency/business proficient communication in a second language (such as Arabic, Spanish, French or Portuguese).
Experience with business development and/or proposal coordination.
Proficient in qualitative and quantitative research skills.
Advanced working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Experience in developing budgets.
Compensation & Benefits:
For employees working in the United States, the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $56,626 to $61,622. Salary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Eligible U.S. based employees will be able to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Additionally, employees will be eligible for company-paid annual leave (vacation & holidays), sick leave, and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. Detailed information will be provided at the time a formal offer is extended.
For employees working outside of the United States, compensation and benefits will vary based on location.
Equal Employment Opportunity
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.
DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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