Business Development Associate

Position Title: Business Development Associate

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire opportunity for a Business Development Associate with our client in New York, NY. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Commercial Pipeline – Drive targeted outreach to utilities, national laboratories, government agencies, and private nuclear partners to identify new opportunities.
• Market Research – Monitor customer programs, procurement schedules, sector developments, and transportation needs to support outreach efforts and identify upcoming commercial opportunities.
• Initial Client Interaction – Serve as the first point of contact for prospective clients, collecting preliminary information, clarifying needs, and coordinating next steps.
• Project Scoping Support – Work with technical and operations teams to define early shipment requirements, timelines, and logistics parameters that shape initial project concepts.
• Proposal and Commercial Support – Assist in developing early cost inputs, preparing proposal materials, and maintaining accurate CRM data to support the commercial pipeline.
• Government and Regulatory Coordination – Support engagement with federal agencies, regulators, and industry organizations to identify contracting opportunities, monitor policy developments, and ensure commercial activities align with applicable regulatory requirements.
• New Market Entry – Evaluate emerging domestic and international markets, customer segments, and strategic partnerships to expand the company's transportation and logistics services.
• Product Development – Collaborate with technical, operations, and leadership teams to identify customer needs and help shape new service offerings and transportation solutions that strengthen the company's competitive position.
• Strategic Partnerships – Build and maintain relationships with complementary service providers, technology companies, and industry organizations to expand commercial opportunities.
• Conference & Industry Engagement – Represent the company at industry conferences, customer meetings, and trade associations to strengthen market presence and generate new business opportunities.
• CRM & Pipeline Management – Maintain accurate opportunity tracking, sales forecasts, and customer engagement records to support commercial planning and reporting.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, nuclear science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience and prior business development, sales support, or commercial analysis experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market, regulatory, and technical information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft clear proposals and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail, particularly related to documentation and compliance-driven environments.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with standard business software and CRM tools.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience in the nuclear energy sector, transportation logistics, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with radioactive material transportation regulations, nuclear supply chain considerations, or nuclear logistics equipment such as packaging and spent fuel transport systems.
• Experience interacting with government agencies, utilities, national laboratories, or large industrial clients.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Location: New York, NY is the preferred location. Winder, GA and D.C. will also be considered.
• Salary Range: $115K to $165K
• Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level is preferred but not required.

About Protingent: Protingent is an award-winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We are passionate about connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.