Business Development Operations Assistant

RP Professional Services, LLC is a rapidly expanding technology consulting firm headquartered in Virginia. As an 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we specialize in delivering excellence across both federal and commercial markets. At RP, we are committed to helping our clients achieve their mission by providing value-driven, customized solutions executed by the best professionals. Our motto, "People, not just Resources," reflects our foundational belief in fostering genuine partnerships with our employees and clients. 

The Business Development Operations Assistant will support RP’s Growth Team in various capacities, focusing on financial analysis and data-driven insights to aid the company’s growth and profitability efforts. This part-time, entry-level role is ideal for a finance major eager to apply their knowledge in a practical business setting and gain experience in financial analysis, market research, and business development. 

Location Requirement: The candidate must reside within the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area. This part-time, temporary position offers flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules and allows for a combination of remote and on-site work in the Ashburn, VA office as needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Growth Proposal Research and Analysis: Conduct research and analysis to support growth-focused business proposals, including collaborating with Talent Acquisition on salary surveys, assessing GSA schedule alignment and discount structures, and working with the RP pricing team to evaluate whether overall profitability meets growth and delivery objectives 

• Proposal Pricing Support: Assist in the development and refinement of pricing for both prime contractor and subcontractor proposals; Focus on calculating Level of Effort (LOE) estimates, ensuring compliance with government requirements, and coordinating with the pricing team to align proposal pricing with competitive and strategic objectives 

• Proposal Content & Reviews: Assist in drafting, editing, and reviewing proposal content to ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with client requirements, LOE estimates, and overall pricing  

• Pipeline Management Support: Assist in the management and operations of the business development pipeline by helping to update and maintain pipeline data. Support the development of dashboards and reports that communicate findings and provide insights on the alignment of the pipeline with strategic growth goals 

• Cross-Organizational Communication: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across RP’s organization to ensure proper tracking and progression of opportunities through the business development lifecycle 

• Data Management and Reporting: Create reports and maintain financial databases and dashboards to support the Growth Team in developing, monitoring, and optimizing key performance indicators (KPIs) for assessing the effectiveness of growth initiatives 

• Strategic Planning Support: Assist in preparing briefing materials, presentations, and discussion points for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual growth-focused meetings and strategy sessions 

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a college or university, pursuing an Associate’s degree or higher (or at least 2 years of academic experience) in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field 

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, research, or data management 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint 

• Proficiency in Monday CRM, Salesforce, or another CRM platform 

• Experience supporting a government contractor, especially within a small business environment, with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in this sector 

• Proven track record of consistently delivering high-quality results on a wide range of deliverables, effectively managing competing priorities and tight deadlines 

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, with a strong academic background in finance and accounting. 

• Understanding of business development processes, with hands-on experience in financial modeling to support growth initiatives and strategic decision-making. 

• Extensive experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis, preferably within a government contracting environment. 

• Proven track record of developing and managing financial dashboards and reporting tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics, ensuring data-driven insights for organizational success. 

• Deep expertise in financial modeling techniques, with experience in creating complex financial models for decision support, investment analysis, and strategic planning, contributing to effective financial management and strategy development. 

Benefits

RP Professional Services, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.