Business Operations and Growth Associate

Job Title: Business Operations and Growth Associate

Employment Type: Full Time

The Role: Tesla Government Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic and organized generalist to support our administration and business development teams in their work to deliver an outstanding employee experience and grow our business. This role will serve as a critical capacity expander for multiple Tesla Government teams and requires a strong desire to pitch in on a diverse range of tasks. The ideal candidate will be an organized and tenacious problem solver with exceptional written and verbal communication skills who is comfortable with ambiguity and a strong desire to get things done.

Location: Falls Church, VA

About Us: Tesla Government Inc. (no affiliation with the automotive company) is a rapidly growing small business, located in Falls Church, Virginia. Founded in 2009, Tesla Government seeks to improve how government agencies manage and share information internally and with government and external partners. Our proven agile, outcome-oriented approach delivers results quickly, reducing risk and driving client success.

We offer Flex PTO, flexible work schedule, health benefits, 4% matching on 401k contributions, competitive compensation, and work from home (telework). We have a friendly, active work environment, and our projects make a difference.

Position Summary: This position will split time between our administration and business development teams, taking on varied projects to help grow our business and ensure smooth operations. The key duties of this role will include learning and owning routine finance and benefits tasks, running special projects for our benefits team, and implementing a broad range of our growth initiatives. You’re the right person for this role if you’re comfortable handling a diverse range of tasks, open to taking on new and exciting projects, and balance a dynamic portfolio with a broad range of stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Hiring, Office & Administrative Operations

• Support planning and execution of company meetings, events, and trainings

• Assist with development and updates to SOPs, company policies, and the Employee Handbook

• Assist with the hiring and onboarding process, including preparing and posting job descriptions, screening candidates, and preparing offer letters and onboarding materials

• Lead efforts to automate and streamline administrative and compliance tasks throughout the company and to centralize key information in our proprietary knowledge management system

HR, Benefits & Employee Lifecycle Support

• Assist with administrative aspects of the performance review process, including tracking completion and maintaining documentation

• Assist with maintaining personnel records and ensuring compliance with internal processes

• Support Tesla Government’s benefits program by researching and evaluating new benefits offerings and assisting with the implementation and compliance process for new and current benefits offerings

Finance Support

• Manage routine finance tasks to ensure a prompt and accurate accounts payables process and prompt monthly reporting. This includes, saving and organizing receipts and recording payables and receipts in Procas, our accounting system

• Administer key aspects of our accounting system, including setting up new hires, maintaining personnel records, and establishing new charge codes and expense codes

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations

Business Development Support

• Assist in building and maturing the capture management lifecycle, including identifying and tracking new opportunities

• Organize business development materials and administer CRM tools to ensure data integrity, and pipeline accuracy

• Conduct market research on competitors, agency spending habits, and industry trends and contribute to RFI and RFP responses

• Support a digital marketing strategy including managing the company website and driving social media engagement and designing marketing materials

• Assist with documenting BD workflows and standard operating procedures

• Facilitate internal meetings, and coordinate external events and client-facing presentations to promote Tesla Government

What Success Looks Like

• You learn and streamline our accounts payables and bank reconciliation processes.

• New hires are accurately set up in our accounting and personnel management systems and required updates are made promptly and accurately.

• Specified administration and business development tasks are automated and streamlined using our proprietary software.

• Growth initiatives are organized and tracked, ensuring we have an accurate understanding of the status for each initiative and required next steps.

Required Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability and desire to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism

• US Citizen

• Eligible for a security clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with timekeeping

• Experience with budgeting, expense tracking, or vendor management

• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools

• Proficiency with Jira, CRM, or design tools

To apply please submit:

• Resume

• Cover Letter
  

Compensation: The expected initial salary for this role is $85,000 - $95,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, certifications, geographic location, and organizational needs. Individual compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to base salary, Tesla Government offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Tesla Government Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.