Proposal Specialist
Position Summary
The position of Proposal and Bid Specialist will be responsible for copyediting and updating pursuit content in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts to develop winning proposals that are compelling and differentiated. The role will support a variety of business units and ensure that all messaging and deliverables align with Sikich’s target markets while maintaining responsibility for managing pursuit team timelines and deliverables.
What will you do in this role?
- Aid pursuit teams in identifying winning strategies through understanding the prospects' needs and crafting messages and deliverables that differentiate Sikich.
- Review, edit, and produce compelling proposals with strong attention to detail, compliance, and formatting.
- Write, edit, and publish various proposals and RFx related responses and materials.
- Participate in and project manage the proposal process for new business and existing clients from the opportunity stage to submission, including gathering information and seeking approvals.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing to ensure that internal guidelines and brand standards are met in all work products.
- Collaborate effectively across teams in a virtual work environment.
- Apply knowledge of business and offerings to develop compelling and grammatically correct content.
- Maintain updated content in proposal software.
- Gather, analyze, and derive insights from research on prospects to ensure key win theme development.
What do you need to succeed in this role?
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing.
- 3-5 years prior experience working as a pursuit content strategist or content marketing professional in the accounting, financial consulting, technology or business advisory industry, preferred.
- Strong background in business writing, pursuit content strategy, and understanding of AP and GPO style manuals.
- Experience with government and commercial proposal development processes, preferred.
- Possess excellent verbal communication skills, executive presence, and ability to work with professionals at all levels across the organization.
- Strong team player who is comfortable working virtually and independently.
- Excellent organizational skills regarding project and time management.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word and PowerPoint).
- Adobe Suite knowledge, preferred.
About Sikich
Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams, and communities accelerate success.
Sikich Total Rewards
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- Comprehensive wellness program
- Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous employee referral bonus program
- Client referral bonus program
- Pet insurance
- FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program
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