Business Development Coordinator

Due to the nature of the work environment candidates must be a US person as defined by US export control regulations and eligible to access controlled unclassified information (CUI).

The Pay Perks and Benefits

• Annual Salary of $66900 - $72950
• Retirement benefits are provided through the Virginia Retirement System with employer match.
• Generous time off is provided including vacation paid sick leave and paid family leave after one year.
• Paid holidays are provided including a two week paid winter break.
• Anthem PPO and HSA health plans are offered with excellent dental options.

What You Will Do
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support strategic growth initiatives within the Manufacturing Advancement Division. Reporting to the Vice President of Partnerships this role will help expand industry engagement identify new opportunities strengthen strategic partnerships and support the growth of IALRs Center for Manufacturing Advancement (CMA). This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships conducting research coordinating projects and connecting organizations with innovative manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
Identify research and track prospective clients industry partners strategic opportunities contracts grants and funding sources.
Support partnership development efforts that strengthen relationships across industry government economic development and manufacturing sectors.
Coordinate outreach activities meetings presentations and communications with prospective and existing partners.
Maintain and manage CRM systems to track partnership activity engagement and business development pipelines.
Collaborate with technical experts across CMAs areas of expertise including digital manufacturing digital transformation quality subtractive technologies and workforce development.
Assist with the development of proposals presentations briefing materials and executive communications.
Track partnership performance metrics and prepare reports that support business development decision-making.
Support conferences workshops stakeholder meetings and industry engagement events.
Assist with client and partner engagement activities in collaboration with the Program Management Office.
Support contract proposal development grant application efforts and related documentation.

How You Will Help the Team
Expand IALRs network of industry and strategic partners.
Help identify new opportunities that support growth innovation and mission impact.
Strengthen engagement with manufacturers government organizations and workforce development partners.
Provide market intelligence and research that supports informed business development decisions.
Support successful execution of partnership initiatives and strategic projects.
Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of business development activities and outcomes.
Contribute to the continued growth and visibility of the Center for ManufacturingAdvancement.

Your Knowledge and Expertise
Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Communications Engineering or a related field.
Two to five years of experience in business development partnerships sales support fundraising relationship management or program coordination.
Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce HubSpot or similar systems.
Ability to conduct market research analyze information and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience supporting proposals grants contracts or partnership initiatives is preferred.
Interest in advanced manufacturing workforce development innovation or economic development is a plus.

What Makes Working Here Different
At IALR your work will directly contribute to advancing manufacturing innovation workforce development and economic growth. You will collaborate with industry leaders government partners educators researchers and technical experts who are helping shape the future of manufacturing.

This position offers opportunities to build meaningful partnerships support transformational initiatives and contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on organizations communities and the manufacturing industry.

IALR offers a collaborative work environment flexible work arrangements professional growth opportunities and the chance to be part of a mission-driven organization focused on innovation and impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected status.