[Hiring] Proposal Coordinator @Neogov

Role Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Proposal Coordinator to oversee and develop public sector proposals from intake to submission. This role involves crafting clear and persuasive responses that effectively communicate the value and functionality of our solutions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various internal and external departments, utilizing their exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills. A solid understanding of software technology is essential. This position is integral to our proposal team and contributes significantly to the broader sales team at NEOGOV.

• Oversee the entire proposal development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with public sector RFP requirements.
• Coordinate contributions from cross-functional teams to develop compelling and competitive proposals, ensuring timely submissions.
• Analyze and review RFPs from various entities, including government agencies, healthcare organizations, and educational institutions, to understand specific requirements, compliance guidelines, and evaluation criteria.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop winning proposal strategies that align with the public sector's unique requirements.
• Develop and manage comprehensive proposal content and templates, ensuring that messaging is clear, consistent, and persuasive.
• Facilitate collaboration between sales, sales engineers, legal, marketing, and product teams to develop comprehensive proposals.
• Implement rigorous quality control processes to review proposal content for compliance, accuracy, grammar, and clarity.
• Identify potential risks in proposal development and submission, and develop mitigation strategies to address these risks proactively.
• Assist in the preparation of supporting documentation, such as certifications, security questionnaires, and compliance attestations.
• Ensure proposal documents follow corporate branding guidelines, standard formatting and quality standards.
• Occasionally travel for work-related meetings, conferences, and team-building events.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Proposal development experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior experience with Proposal management, proposal development or project management.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat.
• Preferred experience in sales tools including CRM (EX: Salesforce), Proposal Content Management (EX: Loopio) and Project / Task Management (EX: ClickUp).
• Strong knowledge of software technology, including SaaS, cloud computing, and enterprise solutions.

Requirements

• An independent worker that is highly accountable with minimal oversight.
• An excellent written and verbal communicator with customer relation and organization skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion for delivering high-quality results and driving continuous improvement.
• Detail oriented individual with a drive to produce error-free, on-time proposal submissions, while adhering to internal standard operating procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail in reviewing RFPs, identifying compliance requirements and addressing evaluation criteria.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and manage multiple deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages.
• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees effective Day 1.
• Generous PTO to support work-life balance.
• 401K Matching.
• 12-week Paid Parental Leave.
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership.
• Remote working opportunities.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.