Tarian Group

Overview

The Proposal Development and Content Specialist is responsible for writing proposals and developing responses to Requests for Information/Proposals/Quotes (RFI/RFP/RFQ) for submission to prospective and current clients in compliance with response specifications. Additional responsibilities include originating copy and managing content library, and preparing follow-up information for previously submitted proposals such as presentation development or other designed marketing collateral.

Salary: $80k-$90k

Dallas, TX or Remote 

Responsibilities

• Owns and leads the proposal development process from start to finish, while often managing multiple projects, project teams, and deadlines at the same time
• Analyzes the requirements of an RFI/RFP/RFQ and decides what information to include in the response and the appropriate colleagues to include in the proposal response team
• Coordinates with all company departments, business units, and executive leadership to gather all response materials to ensure an accurate, up-to-date proposal that solves for the customer’s challenges and demonstrates the value of a partnership with our organization, putting us in the best position to move forward in the bidding process
• Writes proposals using the input obtained from all sources in a concise, responsive, logical manner while ensuring the information complies with the request specifications
• Manages the proposal submittal process by required deadlines whether through hard copy delivery, online submittal, email delivery, or any combination thereof
• Plans and prepares presentations that align with previously submitted proposals; coordinates multiple meetings with presentation team to develop client-specific, customized presentation
• Conducts any additional research that is required to develop the best proposal response, presentation deck, or marketing/communications materials
• Develops original copy for proposal sections and maintains processes for tracking and managing document review cycles; requests, assesses, and incorporates ongoing feedback from management to ensure maximum value and effectiveness in our messaging
• Reviews/edits content, proposals, presentations, or other materials prepared by colleagues to ensure consistent messaging, style/formatting, and branding in line with the quality standards of the organization
• Assists with strategic planning and continuous improvement for the department, as well as any other activities to support the sales, marketing, and communications needs of the company

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Associate’s, bachelor’s, and/or master’s degree (preferred)
• Must possess strong writing skills and be familiar with marketing and communications practices and concepts.
• Must be extremely detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules and respond to work assignments with little to no advance notice.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in content writing and management and professional proposal development, especially technical responses for government RFPs, is preferred.
• Previous experience with sales and/or marketing support, presentation development, and design skills preferred.

Skills Required

• Effective oral and written communication
• Planning and organizing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
• Problem solving
• Forecasting, predicting Coaching, mentoring, motivating
• Active listening
• Encourage effective teamwork
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Synthesize facts, concepts, principles
• Identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Compile, sort, and interpret data
• Research, investigate, compile information
• Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
• Write informatively, clearly, and accurately 
• Negotiate advanced creativity Strategic orientation
• Set and achieve goals
• Strong project and time management skills with solid ability to multi-task
• Experience coordinating with colleagues at all levels tasked with a deadline-oriented goal to meet

Preferred Skills: 

Degree in major related to business and/or communications

Knowledge of additional systems or applications such as (Adobe Canva, Loopio, Seismic, Salesforce)

Security service industry experience and/or experience in professional services marketing

Work experience that demonstrates ability to work remotely