Business Development Lead
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Location: College Park, MD 20740
Description:
Job Description Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant area and show potential for excellence in the administration and/or management of academic or research programs.
Organization's Summary Statement:
Lead all aspects of the business development for the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology (CATT) Laboratory.
Assist in proposal development/writing.
Manage external coordination and communication with CATT's government and industry stakeholders.
Monitor existing contracts, proactively work with clients on renewals/modifications.
Track, monitor, and analyze performance on deliverables related to existing contracts to ensure efficient, compliant operation
Identify/develop new clientele including but not limited to cold calling.
Lead contract negotiations/discussions with new clientele.
Serve as project manager on special projects and initiatives to enhance CATT's effectiveness in business development
Develop and enhance product demonstrations for new government and industrial clients
Oversee development of external communication and training materials
Physical Demands:
Performs sedentary work.
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended time and operate standard office equipment and keyboards
Visual ability to read data on reports and computer screens and to perform activities such as preparing data and figures and extensive reading.
At events there is some need to set up and take down light materials such as literature, signs, etc
Travel on and off campus for events and meetings and transport supplies and materials.
Occasional national and international travel and evening and weekend work is required.
Preferences:
Experience with RITIS and/or any of the CATT Lab data analytics tools
Experience with federal contracts
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Resume and cover letter
Best Consideration Date: 1/24/2025
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Financial Disclosure Required
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
ENGR-Civil-Center for Advanced Transportation Technology
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
$95,000 - $176,206
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.
Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant area and show potential for excellence in the administration and/or management of academic or research programs.
Organization's Summary Statement:
Lead all aspects of the business development for the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology (CATT) Laboratory.
Assist in proposal development/writing.
Manage external coordination and communication with CATT's government and industry stakeholders.
Monitor existing contracts, proactively work with clients on renewals/modifications.
Track, monitor, and analyze performance on deliverables related to existing contracts to ensure efficient, compliant operation
Identify/develop new clientele including but not limited to cold calling.
Lead contract negotiations/discussions with new clientele.
Serve as project manager on special projects and initiatives to enhance CATT's effectiveness in business development
Develop and enhance product demonstrations for new government and industrial clients
Oversee development of external communication and training materials
Physical Demands:
Performs sedentary work.
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended time and operate standard office equipment and keyboards
Visual ability to read data on reports and computer screens and to perform activities such as preparing data and figures and extensive reading.
At events there is some need to set up and take down light materials such as literature, signs, etc
Travel on and off campus for events and meetings and transport supplies and materials.
Occasional national and international travel and evening and weekend work is required.
Preferences:
Experience with RITIS and/or any of the CATT Lab data analytics tools
Experience with federal contracts
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Resume and cover letter
Best Consideration Date: 1/24/2025
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Financial Disclosure Required
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
ENGR-Civil-Center for Advanced Transportation Technology
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
$95,000 - $176,206
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.
Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.
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