Business Development Associate

Ametek, Inc.•Goleta, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a Business Development Associate to support our Business Development and Sales teams in the aerospace & defense sector. This role will assist with proposal development, cost estimating, customer engagement, and strategy implementation to help win new business and grow existing programs. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in; Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field
4-6 years of experience in business development, proposals, or pricing
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools
Strong writing and editing skills
Excellent organization and time management.
Position is subject to ITAR restrictions

Nice To Haves

Experience with BOEs
Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR
Exposure to government procurement processes
Assess and qualify whether customer RFPs align with the company's technical capabilities and core competencies, ensuring pursuit of opportunities that match strategic strengths
Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Finance, or related field; a technical or engineering background is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Assist in developing compliant, compelling proposals per RFI/RFP/RFQ requirements
Help build Basis of Estimates (BOEs), pricing models, and cost narratives
Coordinate inputs from engineering, operations, finance, and contracts
Contribute to capture plans, competitive assessments, and win themes
Prepare labor, material, and burden estimates; support price-to-win analyses
Research target customers and maintain CRM records
Support meeting prep, agendas, and follow-ups
Help operationalize BD strategies and monitor market developments
Ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR, FAR/DFARS, and corporate policies