Business Development Associate

GBA Team • Lenexa, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports business development efforts by assisting with market research, opportunity identification, capture planning, and pursuit preparation. Works alongside seller-doers, project managers, and business development leaders to build pipeline visibility and support strategic growth initiatives aligned with GBA A/E�s strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, business administration, marketing or related field AND 1+ years of relevant experience OR equivalent level of education and experience.
• Develop relationship-building skills through networking, effective communication, and consistent follow-up with industry contacts, prospects, and partners.
• Work collaboratively with business development leaders, technical staff, and marketing to support opportunity identification and pursuit activities.
• Build foundational knowledge of GBA�s services, markets, and industry drivers within the A/E sector.
• Demonstrate developing organizational and problem-solving skills to support capture planning, pursuit coordination, and pipeline tracking.
• Show initiative in learning market dynamics, identifying potential opportunities, and building confidence in early-stage client and industry interactions.
• Represent GBA professionally in all internal and external interactions, maintaining client-appropriate attire and presence consistent with company standards and the expectations of the environment.
• Ability to work on computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel as needed (10%-20%) including overnight stays for project site & field visits, conferences, training, and professional outings.
• Must maintain a valid driver�s license and an insurable driving record under the company�s insurance carrier requirements to operate or rent vehicles for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with market research, client intelligence gathering, and opportunity tracking to identify potential pursuits.
• Support capture planning activities, including stakeholder mapping, pre-positioning efforts, and competitive intelligence.
• Help maintain pipeline visibility in CRM, including opportunity tracking, pursuit status, and probability updates.
• Coordinate with technical teams and marketing to support proposal preparation, pursuit materials, and qualifications packages.
• Support Go/No-Go preparation, gathering relevant information for leadership decision making.
• Attend industry events and client meetings to build networks and identify emerging opportunities.
• Assist BD leaders and seller-doers and with pursuit logistics, follow-ups, and opportunity coordination.
• Maintain CRM documentation and track BD activity and engagement metrics.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level