Proposal Specialist-Individual Contributor

Summary

Join our growing consulting firm as a Proposal Specialist and contribute to developing winning proposals, qualifications, and presentations. Collaborate with the proposal team, business units, and subject matter experts to create compelling proposals. You will analyze solicitation requirements, create outlines, write and edit content, manage proposal production, and maintain a content library. Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills are essential. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and develop best practices within the firm.

Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Detail oriented with exceptional writing, editing, and document formatting and organization skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across diverse audiences and influence cross functionality
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast paced matrix team environment
• Self-starter with a positive attitude, excels in time management, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast paced matrix team environment with strict deadlines
• Quick learner and ability to understand proposal processes and procedures
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or English preferred or 1-3 years experience in lieu of degree

Responsibilities

• Analyze solicitation requirements and develop compliance matrices
• Create annotated proposal outlines with writing assignments
• Contribute to writing/editing/rewriting efforts to include researching subject matter resources and interviewing subject matter experts for required proposal content development
• Write and edit resumes and project descriptions specific to RFPs
• Complete RFP forms and obtain necessary corporate licensure documents from corporate compliance and contracts teams
• Assist with developing responses to data calls when our team is a subconsultant to another prime proposal
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining a centralized best content proposal library and repository of resumes, project profiles and descriptions, case studies, etc
• VA applicants – receive training on proposal print and production requirements to serve as backup resource for proposal production
• Complete all required compliance training on an annual basis
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Adobe InDesign is desirable