Job Description

ARES Corporation seeks an experienced Business Development Specialist to join our Space and Defense team. The successful candidate is the focal point for coordinating business development and operations activities, supporting Business Development, Capture, and Proposal efforts within the Federal Government Sector and serves in a critical position for our Business Development and Proposal Team. This person should have knowledge of all aspects of the office and assist in the daily operation of proposal efforts. ARES is looking for a candidate eager and willing to learn and who will grow their responsibilities and advance their career with this role. ARES offers competitive benefits and compensation, in addition to a positive work/life balance.

The successful candidates must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Possesses a professional positive manner and high level of attention to detail.
• Adept at all forms of communication (both internal to company and external)
• Shows the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities successfully.
• Balances conflicting priorities in order to effect scheduling of reviews, manage workflow, ensure completion of essential tasks, and meet critical deadlines
• Proficient with office software: MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Concur, WebEx and 8x8.
• Has experience and understanding of FedEx/UPS on-line shipping system, supply chain and inventory processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in professional services and federal government contract environment.
• 4 years relevant experience with sales analysis, marketing, and proposal development.
• Experience in technical writing, journalism, or proposal writing desired.
• Leadership skills. Ideally, experience leading small teams in the completion of a deliverable or task.
• Desktop publishing experience.
• Knowledge of SharePoint, beta.sam.gov, GovWin, and CaptureExec software. • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Education and Relevant Work Experience

In order to be considered for this position you must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred majors include Business, Sales, Engineering, English, Journalism, or related field.
• Prior work experience editing and formatting documents in a variety of Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint with advanced MS Office skills.

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

 ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).  These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.   Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.