Technical Business Development Associate

Job Title: Technical Business Development Associate

Location: Hybrid - Columbia, MD

Company Background

A P Ventures, LLC (APV) is an innovative Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing services to Government customers at the federal and state levels in three key focus areas: High-End IT Consulting, Emerging Technology and Training Solutions, and Human Capital Services. Established in 2007, APV has completed 70 prime contracts and currently oversees 25 task orders, consistently achieving high client satisfaction, CPARS, and customer accolades. Our success is fueled by our skilled and motivated workforce, reflected in our impressive employee retention rate exceeding 90%. APV has a wide portfolio of contracts and “Best-in-Class” contract vehicles, including GSA MAS, OASIS Small Business, and 8(A) Pool 1, CIO-SP3 SB & 8(a) across all functional areas, HCaTS, and several other industry-specific BPA and IDIQs.

APV is a mature company dedicated to quality and exceptional delivery to meet its clients’ missions. We understand personnel are an essential part of this. We hire the best and take care of the people who come to work for us. We continue to maintain employee satisfaction and have a high retention rate, well above the industry average for our small business peers. We do this through our corporate practice that emphasizes on employee satisfaction through the three “C’s” – Culture, Compensation, and Career Development.

Role:

APV is seeking a Technical Business Development Associate to support our strategic growth efforts at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This individual will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and shaping contract opportunities while leveraging their technical expertise and project management experience. The ultimate goal is for this candidate to transition into a Project or Program Manager role once APV secures new contracts.

The position reports directly to the Director of Federal Health Growth & Partnerships and will work closely with senior leadership, capture teams, and technical staff.

Duties:

The Technical Business Development Associate will:

Business Development & Capture Support

• Conduct market research to identify, analyze, and track upcoming CMS and HHS contract opportunities.
• Assess solicitations, RFIs, RFPs, and other procurement opportunities, evaluating technical requirements, compliance needs, and feasibility.
• Develop competitive intelligence, including incumbent analysis, potential teaming partners, and strategic positioning.
• Support capture strategy development by aligning APV's technical capabilities with agency mission needs.
• Assist in proposal development, contributing to technical solutioning, past performance write-ups, and staffing strategies.
• Monitor policy changes, funding trends, and emerging technology initiatives within CMS/HHS to inform APV’s business development approach.

Technical & Project Management Support

• Engage with technical teams to understand APV’s current and emerging capabilities, ensuring alignment with business development pursuits.
• Contribute to solutioning discussions, offering technical insights and project management expertise for new opportunities.
• Prepare technical briefings and white papers for federal clients, articulating innovative solutions that address CMS and HHS priorities.
• Support ongoing contract execution by assisting in program management activities, including reporting, deliverable tracking, and stakeholder engagement.

Networking & Relationship Management

• Attend industry events, conferences, and government outreach sessions to build relationships with key CMS/HHS stakeholders.
• Support teaming efforts, helping to identify and vet potential partners for federal contract opportunities.
• Engage with government contacts, contracting officers, and program managers to shape acquisition strategies and advocate for APV’s capabilities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.

Required Skills:

• 1-3 years of experience in federal contracting, technical business development, or project management, preferably within CMS or HHS.
• Strong understanding of government acquisition processes, contract vehicles, and procurement cycles.
• Technical acumen in IT solutions, cloud computing, emerging technologies, or data analytics.
• Ability to analyze technical requirements and translate them into actionable business development insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop high-quality reports, briefings, and proposal inputs.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to synthesize complex information.

Certification:

• Project management experience (PMP or equivalent certification preferred).

About A P Ventures

A P Ventures is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status. Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability candidates are encouraged to apply. Qualified military veterans are encouraged to apply.