Business Development Associate/Estimator

Modoc Tribal Enterprise Authority is seeking a dynamic, proactive, and self-starting Business Development/Estimator to join our team part-time. The Business Development Associate/Estimator will report to the President of the Federal Solutions Group

Responsibilities

• Identifies and nurtures strategic relationships with partners or potential customers.
• Assists in the development of a strong pipeline of new business opportunities through direct or indirect customer contact and prospecting.
• Researches and analyzes current and future business opportunities.
• Works with marketing, sales, and product development teams to implement business development initiatives.
• Prepares and estimates costs for projects based on an analysis of project technical requirements.
• Collects data and analyzes all project costs, including raw materials, labor, equipment and tooling to ensure estimates are accurate.
• Identifies and quantifies potential cost uncertainties to ensure costing models capture the full range of potential costs.
• Updates costs as necessary based on new information and project scope changes.
• Coordinates with project management, engineering, procurement and other project stakeholders.
• Reviews internal processes, transactions, documentation, and systems to validate compliance, evaluate effectiveness, identify issues, and prepare reports and recommendations for remediation.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in civil engineering, accounting, business management, or related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development or project estimating is needed.
• Understanding of accounting, data and risk analysis, research methodology, and estimation metrics.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Candidate must have knowledge of relevant technical and non-technical documents, exceptional quantitative skills, and outstanding research and proposal writing skills.
• Must have the ability to negotiate with seasoned Sales personnel.
• Must be able to pass criminal background check prior to employment.

• Previous experience in project estimating or business development for federal projects is preferred. 

About Modoc Tribal Enterprise Authority

The Modoc Tribal Enterprises Authority, or MTEA, supports the Federal Solutions Group of companies owned by the Modoc Nation of Miami, Oklahoma, a federally recognized Native American Tribe. MTEA is an instrument of the Modoc Nation dedicated to supporting these companies by providing efficient and accurate departmental operations and shared services such as Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, and more.

At MTEA, we know employee well-being is important. That’s why we’re committed to making resources available to you that will enable you to become happier, healthier, and more productive in all areas of your life. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

• Generous PTO Package
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits Effective Immediately
• 401K and Immediate Company Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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