Senior Proposal Specialist

Job Description

Summarized Purpose:

Leads the preparation of sophisticated, compelling proposals and responses to client requests for information (RFIs) in alignment with company commercial strategy. Prepares and reviews text, graphics and data that describe value-added differentiators, creating documents that accurately and consistently position the organization’s services, products, and expertise as the optimal choice for project award.

Essential Functions:

• Develops compelling, client-ready text, data, and graphics that effectively address client's requests and best position the company as the top choice for client award.
• Liaises with subject matter experts to establish project-specific (therapeutic, client, system etc.) context, gather feedback, and refine content.
• Evaluates information and final deliverables to ensure response meets client's request and follows up with contributors as needed.
• Authors library content and drives the creation of data repositories for team members to use on proposal and RFI responses.
• Establishes best practices for other team members to follow and ensures a high quality standard on documents created across the team through quality control checks.
• Manages creation and maintenance of internal intranet pages housing proposal/RFI resources and provides technical support on tools used for proposal development.
• May mentor and coach junior team members.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex problems and overcome challenges
• Advanced critical thinking skills
• Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to influence others and mentor other team members
• Demonstrated ability to achieve visual transition of text into graphics, charts or diagrams
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines with a quality product
• Proven business maturity and professionalism
• Excellent use of the Microsoft Office Suite