Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is seeking an analytical, client service-oriented, and detailed Business Development Specialist with an unyielding positive attitude to support our marketing and business development efforts. This role is available for remote work within the U.S.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
The Business Development Specialist focuses on pre-positioning pursuit activities and development of key proposals for future work in our environmental, coastal, stormwater, and flood risk practices for federal, state, local, and commercial clients. The qualified candidate will have superior research knowledge, strong writing and editing skills, be organized, and able to balance multiple projects.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
Performing research in support of business development, including researching existing and key client and market targets; mining news, client websites, and industry news sources; and identifying and cultivating peer contacts in client and professional organizations to support regional pipeline development and forecasting
Partnering with regional and practice leadership to shape capture planning strategies, positioning approaches, and win themes aligned with our growth priorities
Advising technical leaders on client growth and retention, identifying new clients, aligning proposal strategies, and defining messaging hierarchy and differentiators across multiple regions, clients and pursuits
Leading pursuit planning activities, including opportunity assessment, go/no go support, and competitive positioning
Developing compelling marketing materials such as SOQs, proposals, interview presentations, and brochures
Reviewing and analyzing solicitations and working with technical project managers to develop strategic responses to RFPs/RFQs, supporting high-quality proposals, SF 330s, custom packages, and presentations that conform with firm branding and style guidelines. This includes organizing and coordinating all elements of the proposal, including developing and integrating win themes
Lead all aspects of the proposal production of USACE SF330 proposals, including organizing data calls and managing schedules, material preparation (writing/editing/formatting), internal and external communication with team members, and QC process management of submittals.
Confirming RFQ/P compliance while managing proposal organization and scheduling; writing non-technical sections; editing technical material; tailoring project descriptions and resumes; and collaborating with other prime or subconsultant firms. This is a high priority for SF 330 responses in particular.
Developing graphic concepts to support proposal messages; proposal compilation, formatting, and production; proposal closeout; and client debriefings
Planning, conducting, and coordinating a range of marketing support activities, such as awards submissions and presentations, conference support, press release development, and marketing planning
Applying AI-enabled tools to support proposal development, competitive research, content drafting, and pursuit analytics while maintaining compliance with firm standards and client requirements
Other duties or responsibilities as assigned
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a similar field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree for candidates with an AA or high school diploma
A minimum of five years of experience in a marketing or business development position. Previous experience in an A/E firm or other professional services environment is strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). A working knowledge of InDesign, Acrobat, and other Adobe software is strongly preferred
Experience with SF 330 responses, demonstrated by a track record of high quality, accurate products.
An understanding of ChatGPT or other AI platforms for research, content development, and process efficiency in marketing and business development environments
Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
The ability and willingness to provide work samples during the interview process
Additional Qualifications:
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
Time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines consistently.
Adaptability and openness to feedback in a dynamic project environment.
Team-oriented attitude with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and documentation efficiently.
Physical Requirements:
Manual dexterity to use a computer mouse, keyboard, and peripheral equipment.
The ability to sit at a workstation for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and via electronic means.
Additional Information
This position is available for remote work within the United States. Candidates near select Tetra Tech offices may be permitted to work a hybrid schedule.
This position is scheduled for full-time work (40 hours/week) with a typical schedule of 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be required based on project needs.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
Merit-based financial rewards.
Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000; individual compensation will vary within this range based on your geographic location as well as your skills, qualifications and experience as they relate to the requirements for this position. Where applicable, the rate of pay will be offered as an hourly rate in accordance with state or local requirements.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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