Are you passionate about crafting compelling proposals and driving business growth? We are looking for a dynamic Proposal Specialist to join our team and help us secure new opportunities both domestically and internationally.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare comprehensive proposals (RFP/RFQ/RFI) to develop business opportunities.
Provide recommendations to ensure bids and orders are profitable.
Perform risk reviews and cost estimations under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Apply established practices and exercise judgment in proposal preparation.
Pursue initiatives to enhance group effectiveness and boost customer satisfaction.
Review and analyze customer specifications.
Coordinate input from other departments to develop bids responsive to customer requirements, utilizing QorusDocs (Proposal Management Tool).
Simultaneously process information on multiple and varied projects and respond effectively to changes in priorities.
Write complete proposal documents and revise contract documents, as required.
Compile data for reporting contract scope, terms, cost, and profitability to management.
Attend meetings to exchange information and analyze contract requirements.
Participate in investigating technical problems and establishing procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences.
Duties may require domestic or international travel.
Obtain Risk Review (RR) certification through the organization's provided training modules.
Prepare the full lifecycle of Risk Review requests associated with proposals through the RR database.
Challenges:
Requires strong knowledge of the organization's products, understanding of drawings and related documents, and ability to prepare cost estimates.
Understanding of QorusDocs Proposal Management Tool.
Interfacing with other groups requires the ability to communicate effectively.
Work is subject to general overview to ensure quality.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in English, engineering, business, or a related field.
2 to 5 years of experience in a relevant role.
Alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments.