Lead, Corporate Business Development Specialist

The Lead, Corporate Business Development Specialist serves as a key strategic contributor responsible for independently coordinating, communicating, and advancing acquisition initiatives aligned with American Water’s growth objectives. This role leads the development, writing, and management of complex RFP and bid responses, ensuring all submissions are persuasive, compliant, and delivered with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Serve as the primary writer for high-quality, persuasive, and fully compliant bid and proposal responses
• Develop and refine bid response templates to streamline future submissions
• Write, edit, and produce quarterly external newsletters for American Water’s regulated states
• Support State Business Development growth initiatives
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with acquisition and origination stakeholders
• Manage partnerships across assigned business areas
• Perform additional writing, communication, and project responsibilities as needed

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Defined Contribution Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision coverage
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Health and wellness programs