Proposal Specialist

Description HOURS: Eight hour shift M-F within 6:00 am to 6:00 pm MST operating hours. Job Purpose This position supports Edupoint Educational Systems by engaging in proposal development, proposal authoring, and the timely production of responsive and fully compliant proposals in response to complex K-12 requests for proposals (RFPs) and customer requests. Job Summary Lead cross-functional proposal team through the formal process for responding to informal customer requests as well as complex RFP solicitations. Job Duties Analyze RFP/RFQ documentation, prepare compliance matrices which involve appropriate organizational personnel and identify team member responsibilities for the proposal Develop strategy based on competitive market information to position Edupoint’s offerings Assist with the development of the functional/technical component of the proposal working with Subject Matter Experts (SME's) as necessary to complete Develop, enhance and maintain a database of written proposal boilerplate Develop, enhance and maintain a database of technical/functional requirements responses to assist with proposal development Write and edit proposal sections incorporating win themes and client hot buttons Format all proposal components (Table of Contents, call-outs, font size, page count etc.) and ensure consistency with the requirements/ instructions of the solicitation Prepare draft documents for review processes Prepare final proposal documents and lead all physical and/or electronic submission production efforts of the proposal (binders, spines, covers, dividers, boxing, packaging, etc.) Ensure compliant delivery of physical copies and/or electronic submission Analyze Post Delivery and/or Award feedback and recommend improvements to the Proposal Manage improvement programs which enhance proposal quality, style, and professionalism Assist Bids and Proposals Manager or Chief Sales and Marketing Officer with other marketing projects as requested Other duties as assigned Job Requirements - Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge High PC literacy with all MS Office products Working knowledge of desktop publishing tools (Adobe, Visio, etc.) Skills Strong organizational/interpersonal skills Demonstrated track record facilitating winning proposals Excellent project management and leadership skills Strong written communication skills Demonstrated business/technical orientation Project planning & schedule management experience Creative/technical writing capabilities Abilities Ability to effectively work in a cross-functional team environment for the successful completion of high-quality proposals Education and/or Experience Minimum: BS/BA degree in Business Management, Marketing or related field 5 years’ experience in sales, software marketing, or product marketing of software solutions with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in proposal development Experience in the K-12 administrative software market preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations None Benefits Medical Insurance with Prescription Drug Coverage Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays Long Term Disability Insurance, Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave Bereavement Leave Professional Development Opportunities Onsite Flu Shots for Staff & Immediate Family Stocked Kitchen with Healthy Snacks & Drinks TRP Carpool Program Employee Assistance Program Opportunities for Community Involvement Employer and Employee Contributed Health FSA Employee Contributed Dependent Care FSA 401K Plan with Company Matching & Immediate Vesting Short Term Disability Insurance Health & Wellness Program Company Sponsored Fitness Challenge Pet Insurance Free Parking Typical Physical Demands and Work Environment Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies, occasionally lifting files, objects or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, copier and other office equipment as necessary. Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone and video conferencing contacts. Visual acuity necessary to work extended hours on computer screens. Ability to work in an environment with moderate noise and which can be fast paced and project intensive. Travel and some extended overnight trips in the performance of duties may be required. Edupoint Educational Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Edupoint provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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