Senior Proposal Specialist at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in Richmond Heights, Missouri

Job Description:

Senior Proposal Specialist




Overview:

The Senior Proposal Specialist plays a key role in supporting the firm's business development initiatives by managing the Requests for Proposals (RFP) process. This role involves close collaboration with attorneys, business development team members, and subject matter experts across the firm to create compelling proposals. The Senior Proposal Specialist oversees both complex and straightforward RFPs and partners with the Senior Proposal Manager to develop strategic approaches. Additionally, this position leads the development and maintenance of the firm's proposal and experience databases and contributes to writing and editing proposal content as needed.



Responsibilities:

• Develop responses to formal Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other proposal opportunities from evaluation through submission.


• Collaborate with attorneys, business development team members, and firm personnel to evaluate, plan, develop, and execute RFPs and proposals.


• Act as project manager for assigned RFPs, ensuring deadlines and key milestones are met.


• Lead internal meetings and serve as a strategic advisor to attorneys and other stakeholders, guiding them through the proposal process and best practices.


• Produce high-quality proposal documents, including selecting relevant content, refining existing materials, and drafting new content as necessary.


• Coordinate and collect data from subject matter experts across departments, including Library, Pricing, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Risk Management.


• Oversee proofing, final editing, assembly, and submission of proposals to ensure accuracy and consistency.


• Track proposal outcomes and maintain the firm's proposal database.


• Serve as the primary lead on the development and maintenance of the firm's proposal technology, including proposal-generation tools and experience databases.


• Guide the business development team in collecting representative experience and drafting proposal content, including practice group, sub-practice group, and matter descriptions.


• Work on projects related to firm-wide and practice area content used in proposals and pitches, collaborating with attorneys, business development professionals, firm management, and practice group leaders.


• Research industry best practices and market trends related to RFPs and proposal strategies.


• Train business development team members on RFP tools and processes.


• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field.


• Five to seven years of experience in proposal development within a law firm, association, or professional services organization.


• Prior experience as a proposal writer or subject matter expert contributing to proposals.


• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.


• Excellent written communication, organizational, and project management skills.


• Exceptional editing and proofreading abilities with keen attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, business development professionals, and other stakeholders.


• Receptive to feedback and able to incorporate constructive input throughout the proposal development process.


• Proactive in following up with attorneys and business professionals to gather necessary information.


• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.



California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


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Company Profile:


Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.


Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.


Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .


Benefits Information:


Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.


We look forward to working with you.


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