Business Operations Associate

Capital Technology Group, LLC

. Support the pursuit of federal government contract opportunities across civilian and defense agencies.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSilver Spring • Maryland • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $45,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail while managing multiple deadlines in federal government contracting. Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with CRM tools like Salesforce, with a foundational understanding of the federal procurement process.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Government ContractingBusiness DevelopmentCapture ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencySalesforce Experience

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Hard Skills

Federal Procurement ProcessRFP Document PreparationMarket ResearchCompetitive AssessmentData AnalysisPipeline ReportingCapture Plan DevelopmentBid/No-Bid Discussion SupportMetrics PreparationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-StarterInitiative

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSAM.govGovWin IQUSASpending.gov

Industry Keywords

Federal Acquisition RegulationSmall Business ProgramsGSA MASHUBZoneSDVOSBIT ServicesCybersecurityMission-Support Work

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySpring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pursuit of federal government contract opportunities across civilian and defense agencies.
Help maintain an organized, up-to-date opportunity pipeline.
Assist with agency and market research.
Compile competitor information and summaries to support bid/no-bid discussions.
Support capture managers in developing capture plans, competitive assessments, and win themes.
Prepare materials, slides, and briefing documents.
Assist with organizing research, RFP documents, and key information.
Maintain accurate records in Salesforce, including opportunity stage, key dates, and pursuit activities.
Help prepare BD metrics, pipeline reports, and dashboards for leadership.
Track RFP release dates and deadlines.
Assist with general Growth team operations, scheduling, and process improvements.
Work alongside capture, proposal, and executive leaders with mentorship and structured training.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong interest in federal government contracting and building a career in business development and capture management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort learning new software tools.
Self-starter who is eager to learn, takes initiative, and is comfortable asking questions.
Ability to work a hybrid schedule from our Silver Spring, MD office.
Recent college graduate or early-career professional.
Coursework or internship experience related to government, public policy, or federal contracting.
Familiarity with SAM.gov, GovWin IQ, USASpending.gov, or a CRM such as Salesforce.
Basic understanding of the federal procurement process or the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Exposure to small business programs (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB) or contract vehicles (e.g., GSA MAS, SEWP, OASIS).
Interest in IT services, cybersecurity, or mission-support work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post)
Competitive Compensation Package
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with 4% matching
Liberal PTO vacation policy
Generous Annual Continuing Education
Annual Wellness Budget
Bonus Incentive Programs (Employee referrals and performance-based rewards)
Mentorship from experienced capture and growth leaders
Hands-on exposure to the full federal business development lifecycle
Training opportunities, including Shipley or equivalent BD/capture methodology
A clear development path toward a Junior Capture Manager role