Proposal Manager

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💎 Seniority level: Manager, 3 years

📍 Location: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, New Zealand

🔍 Industry: Govtech

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 3 years

🪄 Skills: Project ManagementSQLBusiness AnalysisData AnalysisSalesforceProject CoordinationCross-functional Team LeadershipRDBMSCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsCollaborationProblem SolvingAgile methodologiesAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTime ManagementWritten communicationDocumentationMicrosoft Office SuiteReportingRisk ManagementCRMFinancial analysis

Requirements:

3 years of experience in RFP/Sales Operations role
Proven track record of managing and winning RFx activities for the state/local/federal government
Demonstrated expertise in all facets of proposal development lifecycle
Knowledge of Word including the use of styles and formatting tools
Knowledge of Acrobat – to include editing and completing forms

Responsibilities:

Managing Request for Proposals across a variety of markets and products
Managing projects with Diverse Cross-Functional Teams (legal, product, sales, services, etc.)
Perform initial RFP Analysis and recommend bid/no-bid decision
Respond to RFPs within self-imposed deadlines through the assessment of requirements, utilization and coordination of resources, and task prioritization
Ability to complete RFPs with minimal supervision
Maintain and Update Response Library
Maintain and Update Vendor Registrations in Coordination with Legal Department
Support Contract Renewals in Coordination with Renewals Team

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