Senior Business Development Coordinator

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Your Impact:

Jacobs is looking for passionate and driven individuals to join our diverse team of visionaries, thinkers, and doers. We are seeking individuals that value solving complex challenges and doing meaningful work; opportunities to expand and grow, learn and lead; the ability to deliver their best work; and a place to bring their whole selves to work. At Jacobs, you design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. Come join us!

Within our Nuclear Projects and Consulting business, we have an immediate need for an experienced Business Development (BD) Coordinator to join our sales team based in Oak Ridge, TN. In this role, you will collaborate with operations and sales personnel to support successful growth and sales outcomes for the business.

FUNCTION OF POSITION

Performs a broad range of complex coordination and administrative tasks in support of Business Development opportunity pursuits and related activities.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Works with BD and Operations personnel to develop proposals (RFPs), sources sought, and Requests for Information (RFIs) in alignment with the company’s Relationship Based Sales (RBS) process and the client’s requirements.

· Collaborates with Operations and BD leadership to establish, populate organize, and maintain client/proposal information repositories (e.g., SharePoint, CSP Salesforce, Oracle Peoplesoft, Ariba, Fieldglass) and supports the development of documented client strategies and related information. Promotes use of SharePoint and manages site content, including library and page design and setup. Prepares written and supports graphical elements of proposal documents such as past performance, resumes, and other proposal-specific narrative elements in alignment with client requirements. Prepares additional sales items such as brochures, advertisements, and presentations for both internal and external use. Adobe InDesign and Illustrator experience is not essential but would be a plus.

· Proofs, edits, and finalizes technical and non-technical documents for consistency.

· Organizes and participates in response-related meetings (internal and/or client), as appropriate. Documents meeting minutes and prepares presentation slides.

· Coordinates production of proposal documents (electronic and hard-copy deliveries).

· Updates/maintains non-opportunity specific / additional sales qualification and reference materials (including résumés, project descriptions, and organizational charts) in designated information management systems.

· Coordinates event activities and maintains event tracker.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

· Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree, in a related subject, plus six (6) years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience for a total of ten (10) years.

· Technical: Strong capability in Microsoft Office suite and with proficiency in database applications. Strong communication skills. (Basic capability in Adobe Illustrator, or similar program for graphic development, preferred, but not required.)

· Languages: Effective verbal and written communication skills in English (and other languages, as applicable).

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

Must be able to sit at a computer for extended periods.

Work Environment

Regular Office/Cubicle environment.

Equipment and Machines

Computer (90%); General Office equipment.

Attendance

Attendance is critical at all times to ensure response to customer requirements (100%). Work, including overtime, may be required after hours and on weekends, and sometimes on short notice.

Other Essential Functions

Must take and pass a drug test and background check. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Must be well-organized with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to interface effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Must be willing and able to travel as needed (typically 10% of the time).

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Jacobs is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.