Sr Operational Bidding Specialist

Job Description

Supports the achievement of financial and business objectives by leading and developing high quality, customer focused proposals. Collaborates with leaders and sponsors to produce end product.

 Evaluates RFPs and participates in strategy calls to determine the most efficient and effective bid strategy. Identifies discrepancies in client information and escalates appropriately. Liaises with business development, contracts and proposals, and operations teams to ensure that the proposal and strategy meet the business needs. Consults with internal subject matter experts to determine labor requirements, develop processes for non-standard activities, confirm client specific bidding standards and verify assumptions on specifications not identified in RFP. Modifies the proposal text to reflect study requirements and assumptions specific to the opportunity and ensures proposal text aligns with budget. Reviews client grids to ensure accuracy of mapping and unit definitions. Leads proposal generation and revision for complex opportunities. Interacts with clients as necessary to determine requirements and service levels. Attends bid review to present and defend budget to senior management. Assists business development in coordinating assignments for client presentations and bid defenses. Performs peer QC as needed and oversees the finalization of proposals. Participates in training and mentoring of new staff.