Proposals Sr. Specialist

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Proposals Specialist to manage and develop high-quality proposals, bids, and responses to RFPs, RFQs, and EOIs. The role plays a critical part in supporting business development and ensuring compelling, compliant, and competitive submissions aligned with organizational strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end proposal development process for RFPs, RFQs, and tenders.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (strategy, technical, finance, legal) to gather inputs and ensure alignment.
• Draft, edit, and structure proposal content to clearly communicate value propositions and win themes.
• Ensure full compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
• Manage proposal timelines, approvals, and submission processes.
• Develop reusable content libraries, templates, and best-practice proposal tools.
• Support pricing narratives and commercial sections in collaboration with finance teams.
• Conduct post-submission reviews and lessons-learned analysis.

Core Requirements

• 5–10+ years of experience in proposal management, bid management, or business development support.
• Proven experience preparing proposals for government or semi-government entities.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills in a professional and executive tone.
• High attention to detail with strong project management capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or related fields.
• Experience in consulting, professional services, or public sector environments is a strong advantage.
• Certifications in Proposal Management (e.g., APMP) are a plus.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and proposal management tools.
• Familiarity with tender platforms and government procurement systems.
• Strong formatting, document design, and quality-control skills.