Sr Specialist, Gov't Bid

Location: US-NY-Melville | US-VA-Arlington | US-DC-Washington, DC Company: Canon U.S.A., Inc. Requisition ID: 33248 Category: Administrative/Clerical Position Type: Full Time Workstyle: Hybrid About the Role 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. Experience, including three years as a Government Bid Specialist at the GMD. Must have extensive knowledge of procurement rules and regulations within the scope of his/her Bid Specialist responsibilities and be able to identify clauses missing from a solicitation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required as is the ability to work under pressure and adhere to all deadline requirements. Must be proficient in MS Office/Good Workspace and database applications. We are providing the anticipated base salary range for this role: $76,150-$ 114,040 annually. Company Overview About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years*. Who We Are Where Talent Fosters Innovation. Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world‑class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation. What We Offer You’ll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits. And Even More Perks! 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 • Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners. Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at 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. 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. 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. If you are not reviewing this job posting on our Careers' site we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current postings, please visit us at 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Canon Solutions America