Aretum · 2 weeks ago
Business Development/Capture Associate
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelAretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. The BD/Capture Associate will play a critical role in identifying, qualifying, and capturing new business opportunities within the Department of Defense.
ConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conducts Business Development and Capture Management activities for assigned or suggested opportunities
Participates in planning, pipeline reviews, solution development, pricing, gate reviews, color team reviews, win theme development, as well as providing proposal writing and reviews as required
Participates in and/or leads process integration efforts (capture, proposal, data calls, elicitation) to help achieve operational excellence and competitive advantage
Writes new proposal content based on proposal requirements, strategies, win themes, and customer knowledge
Creates compliant response templates/outlines based on proposal requirements, instructions, and evaluation criteria
Identifies compliance issues in content and works with the proposal team to correct
Identifies sources of information and interviews Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Attends all proposal meetings (e.g., strategy, kick-off, color team reviews, etc.)
Actively participates in proposal solutioning and strategy sessions by asking clarifying questions to steer content development
Writes content based on the corporate writing style guide
Develops proposal content, assembles information, and creates solutions/outcomes/benefits outlines
Writes compelling text with win themes and differentiators
Manages the proposal content boilerplates
Writes modifications to the boilerplate content based on the specific proposal requirements
Supports and takes direction from the Proposal Manager throughout the proposal process
Meets deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval
Creates / Edits documents prepared by other staff members for content, coverage, clarity, and voice consistency
Conduct project coordination tasks by managing the day-to-day operations of multiple projects, making sure the resources are aware of deadlines and tasks that they are responsible for
Monitors Government procurement sites for potential opportunities
Document Opportunity Management using SharePoint experience
Contributes to proposal graphics development
Qualification
Required
Conducts Business Development and Capture Management activities for assigned or suggested opportunities
Participates in planning, pipeline reviews, solution development, pricing, gate reviews, color team reviews, win theme development, as well as providing proposal writing and reviews as required
Participates in and/or leads process integration efforts (capture, proposal, data calls, elicitation) to help achieve operational excellence and competitive advantage
Writes new proposal content based on proposal requirements, strategies, win themes, and customer knowledge
Creates compliant response templates/outlines based on proposal requirements, instructions, and evaluation criteria
Identifies compliance issues in content and works with the proposal team to correct
Attends all proposal meetings (e.g., strategy, kick-off, color team reviews, etc.)
Actively participates in proposal solutioning and strategy sessions by asking clarifying questions to steer content development
Writes content based on the corporate writing style guide
Develops proposal content, assembles information, and creates solutions/outcomes/benefits outlines
Writes compelling text with win themes and differentiators
Manages the proposal content boilerplates
Writes modifications to the boilerplate content based on the specific proposal requirements
Supports and takes direction from the Proposal Manager throughout the proposal process
Meets deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval
Creates / Edits documents prepared by other staff members for content, coverage, clarity, and voice consistency
Conduct project coordination tasks by managing the day-to-day operations of multiple projects, making sure the resources are aware of deadlines and tasks that they are responsible for
Monitors Government procurement sites for potential opportunities
Document Opportunity Management using SharePoint experience
Contributes to proposal graphics development
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position does not offer sponsorship
Preferred
Experience and knowledge of GovWin, Bloomburg, SEAPORT, OASIS+, and MAS.S70
Experience using government sites such as SAM.GOV, USA Spending and FPDS
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development
Company
Aretum
ARETUM is a government contracting company specializing in technology-enabled mission support services for the Department of Defense.
Founded in 2023
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bobby Frazitta
Vice President of People
Tiffany Bailey
Executive Vice President
Recent News
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