Business Development Associate

About JD Software

JD Software is a growing GovTech company based in Salem, MA, specializing in innovative SaaS solutions for the public sector. We help government agencies streamline essential services like licensing and regulatory compliance with our flagship product arc. From supporting licensing for various health professions to enhancing regulatory processes, we focus on delivering real value through collaboration and technology.

Our platform is trusted by more than 30 licensing boards, 750,000 professionals and 20,000 organizations.

About the Role

We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented Business Development Associate to support our growth in the public sector. This role combines proposal development and client engagement. You’ll help identify government contracting opportunities, support the response to RFPs and RFIs, and lead live product demonstrations to prospective clients.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the GovTech space, working with a collaborative, technically focused team. You'll work directly with company leadership and product experts to help public agencies modernize how they operate.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor state and federal RFP/RFI portals for relevant opportunities
Analyze RFPs and manage internal response timelines and coordination
Draft, format, and edit proposal documents in compliance with RFP requirements
Deliver engaging product demonstrations to public-sector audiences
Develop a working knowledge of our platform, arc, and tailor demos accordingly
Maintain proposal templates and a library of supporting documents
Assist in improving internal processes around business development and proposal response

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in English, Public Policy, Business, Communications, or a related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management abilities
Comfort presenting to external stakeholders, including government officials
Interest in government, technology, and digital transformation
Ability to learn quickly and work independently
Bonus: Experience with proposal writing, RFP responses, or government procurement
Bonus: Familiarity with SaaS, licensing, compliance, or regulatory software

This is an ideal time to join JD Software as we expand our footprint in the public sector. We offer a competitive compensation package, a collaborative culture, and real career growth opportunities.

If you're ready to help modernize government services, we'd love to hear from you. Please reach out to us at careers@jdsoft.com.