RDA Consulting, SPC · 4 months ago
Senior Business Development Specialist
RDA Consulting, SPC , Oakland, CA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expRDA Consulting, SPC is a mission-driven, employee-owned corporation based in Oakland, CA, dedicated to helping public and social sector organizations meet community needs. The Senior Business Development Specialist will lead proposal development efforts, manage service inquiries, and co-lead business unit activities to secure contracts and support clients in grant writing and funding development.
ConsultingCustomer ServiceTraining
Responsibilities
Lead pipeline management activities
Work collaboratively with consulting teams to lead the proposal development process
Develop and provide pipeline reports regularly
Review request for proposals (RFPs) daily and forward potential opportunities to the Management team
Update and maintain the internal customer relationship management (CRM) system
Develop and maintain process documentation, file and naming practices, and style guide
Support the completion of forms and compilation of competitive proposals, including creating a table of contents and simple graphics such as tables and charts
Personally pick up and drop off physical RFP materials and/or response submissions, meeting strict and variable deadlines
Accurately store digital business development content and other resources
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice
Ability to engage in bi-directional feedback and demonstrated ability to be responsive to feedback
High fluency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Monday.com, Zoom, Adobe Suite, and CRM systems
Experience contributing to proposal/grant/creative/business development writing
Exceptional attention to detail to support rigorous quality control
Excellent organization skills, work habits, verbal, and written communication skills
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Ability to learn new software applications as needed
Ability to carry out responsibilities with a growth mindset, incorporating feedback and lessons learned for continuous proposal development improvement
A quick learner and self-directed team player
Experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse teams and communities
Honed time management skills
Experience working independently as well as a member or leader of a team
Demonstrated multi-tasking abilities
Ability to learn new concepts and skills rapidly
5-7 years of relevant experience working in governmental or non-profit organizations (or government/nonprofit management consulting, grant writing, or funding development)
Ability to travel to and work from RDA Consulting's Oakland office a minimum of one day a week
Ability to transport physical RFP/proposal and other business development-related materials
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred in writing disciplines, business administration, public policy, or related field; additional work experience may substitute
Benefits
100% RDA Consulting-sponsored health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for employees.
401 (k) and IRA, with RDA Consulting's discretionary match after 1 year.
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, transit, and parking expenses.
RDA is an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and offers the opportunity to participate in shared governance and the potential of profit sharing.
Access to discounted retail products and services.
Company
RDA Consulting, SPC
RDA Consulting’s mission is to work toward a just and equitable society by partnering with diverse stakeholders in addressing barriers to individual, organizational, and community well-being.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Patricia Marrone Bennett, Ph.D
President and CEO
John Cervetto
Chief Operating Officer
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