Sr Specialist, Gov't Bid

Canon is seeking an experienced Senior Government Bid Specialist to lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of competitive and compliant proposals in response to federal government solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs). The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the government procurement process, strong project management skills, and the ability to develop winning strategies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Your Impact Analyze government solicitations and manage the end‑to‑end bid response process. Develop and maintain proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and response templates. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (sales, pricing, contracts, legal, technical, etc.) to gather input and write compelling, compliant content. Conduct final quality assurance checks to ensure submissions meet all requirements and deadlines. Maintain and update bid libraries, templates, and past performance documentation. Track and manage multiple simultaneous bid efforts under tight deadlines. Interface with contracting officers and procurement officials when clarification is needed. Provide strategic input during proposal reviews (e.g., color team reviews). Support post‑submission activities, including best‑and‑final offers, clarifications, and award debriefings. About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. 5 years of related experience. Three years as a Government Bid Specialist at the GMD. Extensive knowledge of procurement rules and regulations and ability to identify missing clauses in a solicitation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work under pressure and meet all deadline requirements. Proficiency in MS Office/Good Workspace and database applications. We are providing the anticipated base salary range for this role: $76,150–$114,040 annually. Benefits Employee referral bonus Employee discounts “Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function) Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else Workstyle Description Hybrid – This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office three days a week and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in‑office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Legal Notice You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Canon USA