Business Development Associate

Rantecis hiring a Business Development Associate!

Come join our team!Located in Los Osos, Ca, Rantecis an upper-tier designer and manufacturer of power supplies for the military and aerospace markets. We are an engineering-based company, with expertise in all aspects of power supply design, manufacturing and test. Rantec offers many outstanding benefits to include:

• Competitive wages
• Great benefits - i.e.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.
• We have every other Friday off as we are on the 9/80 schedule
• Free catered lunch on the Friday/payday that we work.

Position Summary

The Business Development Associate will support senior staff in identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and building relationships with key industry stakeholders, while receiving mentorship and on-the-job training. The Business Development Associate will learn the fundamentals of business development, government contracting, and the defense acquisition process.

Essential Duties and 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 Rantec products, capability, and technology.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and electronically.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, as needed.
  • Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal Regulations.
  • As the Company's success relies on the productivity of our team and adherence to customer product schedules, an essential function of this position is the ability to arrive to work on-time, and work each day, as scheduled.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Travel

• 25-35% supporting customer related meetings and industry events and if remote, regular visits to Rantec facilities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Political Science, International Relations, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of business development experience preferred.
• Internship or academic project experience related to government, defense, or business development a plus.
• 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.

Salary Range: $31.77 - $41.30 Hourly

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