Business Development Associate

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on defense programs, funding priorities, and market trends to support opportunity identification.
• Assist with tracking opportunities and updating pipeline/CRM databases.
• Support proposal preparation, including drafting sections, formatting documents, and coordinating inputs.
• Develop presentation materials, briefing papers, and research summaries for internal and external meetings.
• Attend industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events with senior team members to gain exposure.
• Participate in internal strategy and capture planning activities.
• Learn and apply knowledge of the DoD acquisition process, procurement systems, and defense contracting basics.
• Support internal reporting processes.
• Support the development and maintenance of marketing tools.
• Support product positioning, promotion, and pricing strategy development.
• Represent Rantec at industry-related trade association meetings and conventions to promote products, capability, and technology.
• Communicate effectively verbally and electronically.
• Work flexible hours as needed.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal Regulations.
• Arrive to work on-time and work each day as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Political Science, International Relations, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of business development experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce, GovWin, or similar) a plus.

Nice to Have

• Internship or academic project experience related to government, defense, or business development.
• Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce or GovWin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive wages
• Medical (PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation - 2 weeks to start, Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K with matching up to 6%
• Years of Service Awards
• Every other Friday off on the 9/80 schedule
• Free catered lunch on the Friday/payday that we work