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elite personnel lists this Proposal Coordinator (Northern Virginia) opportunity in northern virginia, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This job is remote except for occasional visits to our Northen Virginia office.
Our client, a government contractor specializing in education, is seeking a Proposal Coordinator to join the Bids and Proposals team. This team leads, plans, and oversees the timely development and submission of high-quality proposals in response to state departments of education Request for Proposals (RFPs) to design and administer their student assessments.
This position requires occasional visits to our Northern Virginia office for proposal submission responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities
Identify bids that align with the work and mission using a variety of internal and external bid identification/procurement sites and systems
Develop the proposal production and delivery plans, schedule, RFP/SOW compliance matrix and requirements-driven outline (with concentration on technical and business volumes)
Coordinate with cross-business teams and cost and pricing leads
Coordinate, organize, task and lead the proposal team from kick-off through contract award, to include assigning proposal team roles and responsibilities
Take direction from Proposal Director to supervise day-to-day proposal production activities, including coordination with and scheduling proposal production and associated resources for final production
Determine items that are behind schedule; identify barriers to progress; and plan and implement effective and efficient problem-solving and corrective action plans
Assist Proposal Director and Proposal Lead with writing section drafts (as appropriate)
Conduct in-depth review and quality control for proposal submission. Ensure proposal content is compliant with requirements of RFPs.
Oversee production and submission of the final proposal
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (Business/Marketing, Public Administration, Social Science, or similar field) and 3+ years of proposal related experience.
Proven research and analytic skills; demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and attention to detail; excellent communication (written and verbal) skills; proven technology skills; ability to work autonomously and in groups effectively; time management skills; and exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
Experience in following standardized proposal development processes and procedures and adapting them to specific pursuit delivery needs.
Experience using a variety of federal, state/local, international, and/or foundation solicitation sites or tools (e.g., FBO.gov, Grants.gov, client websites, RFPSchoolWatch, FindRFP, GovWin, FoundationSearch, contract vehicle bid distribution lists)
Experience with federal government, state/local government, international, and/or foundation clients; a focus on early childhood, education, health and wellness, or adult learning/workforce-related topics preferred, but not required
Advanced technology skills – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Adobe Acrobat Professional, MS SharePoint
Fast learner with a detail- and process-oriented mindset
Ability to multi-task, prioritize work tasks, and manage contending priorities under deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously to problem-solve effectively
Ability and willingness to occasionally work outside of normal business hours (when necessary to meet a deadline)
If this position sounds like it is right up your alley, apply today.
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