Proposal Coordinator
Washington, DC
Corporate /
Full Time /
Remote
Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun! Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work each of the last seven years.
We are seeking a Proposal Coordinator to join our team. The Proposal Specialist will be responsible for leading pursuit teams for Significance with primary focus on the Government sector. The successful candidate will engage in full life-cycle proposal development, including leading sales/proposal response strategy sessions, template layout and structure, content development, conducting compliance reviews, and providing training and mentorship.
• Drive the creation of sales collateral to reflect the brand while addressing specific client needs including proposals, presentations, statements of qualifications, and meeting agendas.
• Lead discussions with internal clients to drive a strategic approach to new business opportunities.
• Manage the RFP response/proposal development process; including assessing requirements, acquiring content from subject matter experts and team members, formulating clear and effective responses, and complying with all solicitation requirements.
• Conduct research on prospective clients, meet directly with Business Development/ Directors to understand the nature of the opportunity and the business issues the prospective client is facing, and add value through effective and independent research and writing.
• Review, edit, and proofread proposals and other materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency of documents and to ensure compliance with Significance guidelines and standards as well as all prospective client requirements.
• Organize, attend, and contribute to preparation meetings with pursuit teams and subject matter experts to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
• Develop proposal content through original writing and the adaption of pre-formulated content.
• Develop customized presentation content to support the finalist stage - presentation development includes defining meeting framework, mapping content to key messages, and managing layout and design.
• Assign tasks to team, set expectations for delivery and develop project schedule.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and other marketing team members against strict deadlines.
• Perform advanced document formatting and presentation design.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal direction to the satisfaction of internal clients.
• Work with Proposal Coordinator to develop new content and templates, ensure consistency, and bring forward new ideas to improve approach and process.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality control methods and department processes required for quality work product and timely delivery of deliverables.
• Develop/maintain a library of custom content and template information for all service lines.
• Track the results of and collect feedback on pursuits.
• Support other writing, editing, and marketing projects as needed
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s degree
• 3 + years of experience in proposal development for consulting services preferred
• Understanding of GSA schedule
• Experience utilizing online submission tools
• Ebuy
• Govwin
• PIEE
• Seaport
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a sharp eye for detail
$70,000 - $90,000 a year
At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
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