Proposal Specialist

Bid Analysis

- Conducts bid analyses

Responsibilities

- Writes, edits, formats, and produces low- to high-complexity proposal documents within given deadline/timeframe - Manages the proposal process - Facilitates post-submission requirements such as Discussion Items, Clarifications, and BAFOs - Works collaboratively with account teams and corporate leadership - Manages multiple projects and uses effective project management tools such as proposal plans, schedules, and outlines - Supports the proposal department, Accounts Managers, and senior management in creating and maintaining a process for the evaluation and submission of proposals, by reviewing the proposal guidelines - Maintains tracking and information database(s) - Participates in department meetings, initiatives, and/or projects - Leads special projects - Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent related experience - One to three years of direct proposal, grant, plan or marketing writing experience required for basic level of position - Demonstrated ability to write technical or creative prose; writing test/sample(s) required - Proficiency creating formatted proposals in MS Word and using internet tools to support content development - Practical use of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Writer - Exposure to, and/or willingness to learn, MS MapPoint and Visio - Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills required; proficiency in the English language may be required