Business Associate, Business Administration

International Development Group | Full time

Arlington, United States | Posted on 07/28/2026

International Development Group (IDG) works to reduce poverty around the world through sustainable, broad-based economic development. For 30 years, IDG has partnered with USAID and other international donors in more than 80 countries. Our areas of expertise include economic governance, private sector development, international trade, public financial management, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

Forthis entry-level position, IDG is seeking a passionate, self-driven, and highly organized individual who is willing to learn, take ownership over assigned tasks, engage in new challenges, and quickly "switch gears" andmanage multiple priorities. This position reports to the Senior Specialist or Manager. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) on a hybrid schedule with in-office days Tuesdays,Wednesdays and Thursdays in IDG's Arlington VA office and remote on Mondays and Fridays.

The Associate will participate in new business initiatives and under the guidance of a Proposal Manager and the Director of New Business, will serve in numerous supportingroles for proposal teams, including serving as a proposal associate and/or engaging in one or more of the following areas: past performance write-ups, corporate capabilities, resume formatting, expatriate and localpersonnel recruitment, technical writing support, technical research, costproposal support, and managing communications with potential and selectedsubcontractors.

The Associate will also be expected to engage in pre-RFPcapture activities and research and support other ad-hoc new business activities as requested.

The Associate will also provide support for projects from implementation through closeout. This individual will support a varied portfolio of projects around the world and will work under theguidance of a Senior Specialist or Manager to undertake various financial, contractual,management, and technical assistance tasks. This includes the application ofcurrent U.S.G, State, local and host country regulations and laws as well as IDG policies and procedures to contract implementation.

The Associate will be expected to review and process monthly field office expenses accurately, draft client approval requests, assist in formatting andcopy-editing client deliverables and other project documents, liaise with and support field office operations and finance staff, assist with budget monitoring and financial management, book and manage travel logistics for employees and consultants(airfare, hotels, ground transportation, etc.), and engage in other duties as assigned.

The salary range is: $48,450-$51,850

• A minimum of one year of international development,state or local government project support work experience required; previousproject coordination experience a plus(operations, logistics, administrative support, etc.).
• Technical interest and/or background (including academic coursework) in IDG areas of expertise strongly preferred: private sector development, international trade, monitoring and evaluation, public financial management, gender and social inclusion, economics, etc. (see IDG'swebsite for all technical areas).
• Familiarity with USG, State, Local government or otherdonor-funded projects are a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel; strong Excel and quantitative skills preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part ofa team.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Experience living or working in developing countries a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required:international development, economics, public administration, etc.
• Health Benefits:
  
  Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Free on-site parking, or
• On-site fitness center:
  Complimentary access to the building’s gym facilities.
• Professional development:
  Free access to IDG's Learning Management System (LMS) with over 90,000 online courses available to support continuous learning and skill development.

International Development Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.