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Freedom House · 3 days ago
Business Development Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Serve as proposal manager to lead teams through the full proposal development life cycle.
Ensure quality control and compliance with donor solicitation requirements.
Contribute to the writing of technical narratives and proposal sections.
Lead competitive analysis and pre-positioning efforts for upcoming proposals.
Monitor donor websites and identify new funding opportunities.
Participate in external marketing efforts and implement regional strategies.
Attend conferences and training to report on trends and best practices.
Coach, motivate, and ensure professional growth of staff.
Travel within U.S. and abroad as required.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree in political science, international relations, international development, anthropology or related field.
5 years of related experience with 2-3 years of staff supervisory and mentorship experience.
Demonstrated success in developing new business opportunities, preferably with an international development organization.
Demonstrated ability to manage winning proposals for USAID and US State Department and other major public sector donors.
Knowledge of the business development life cycle, including opportunity identification, capture management, technical design, proposal writing, and costing.
Experience collaborating with diverse teams.
Experience contributing to organizational strategy and change processes.
Experience using standard technology platforms such as Share Point, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Miro, Air Table, etc.
Excellent research, writing, editing, and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work.
High level of attention to detail and ability to consistently produce timely and error-free work.
Demonstrated computer literacy and experience with a variety of business applications and project management software, such as database management systems.
Comfortable working and communicating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; self-motivated, detail-oriented, self-directed and curious to learn more.
Knowledge of USAID and U.S. State Department award development processes, rules and regulations.
Preferred
Master’s degree in political science, international relations, international development, anthropology or related field.
Benefits
Multiple medical plans, dental, and vision insurance available on the first date of hire
403(b) Retirement Plan with up to a 10% employer match
$1,500 yearly professional development reimbursement for work-related training courses or memberships directly related to the employee’s position
Generous Leave Programs: Annual paid time off, Sick Leave, Paid holidays, Parental leave, Bereavement, Jury duty
Flexible, hybrid work culture with slow down weeks and “no meeting Fridays”
Supply annual allocation benefit: $210 for the purchase of home office equipment
Mental health and well-being services through KonTerra Group
Free gym at the DC office
Flexible spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability
Supplemental/Voluntary life insurance
Employee assistance program
Company
Freedom House
Freedom House is provider of information about your civil liberties, economic freedom etc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Emily Taylor
Chief Operating Officer
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