Proposal Specialist

Proposal Specialist

Pricing and ProposalsHybrid Remote, Scottsdale, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona

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Description

Position at Imagine Learning

Great Purpose. Great People. Great Opportunities.

At Imagine Learning we ignite learning breakthroughs. It drives everything we do. We innovate together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best.

We also ignite career breakthroughs, with the majority of our positions being fully remote opportunities that offer you what you're really looking for: flexible work arrangements, interesting and meaningful job responsibilities, career growth, and a supportive team.

Imagine Your Impact.

The Proposal Specialist is a position which supports the bids department in the completion of written bid responses, content documents and other paperwork related to bids, grants, state approvals and sales requests. The Proposal Specialist works on projects as assigned in response to solicitations, rubrics, or other items. This position requires technical writing and time management skills in order to meet project deadlines.

• Position Type: This is a regular, full-time position.

• Compensation: Base pay is anticipated to be between $55,574 and $70,000 per year. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

• Location: In this US-based position your location will be hybrid in our Tempe office in Arizona.

Envision Your Experience.

In this role you'll have the opportunity to:

• Coordinates proposal development activities in collaboration with the Bids and other department teams.

• Oversees assigned proposal activities, including managing proposal schedules and deadlines, and monitoring the progress of the proposal and status after submission.

• Analyzes RFP/bid requirements against the proposal outline to ensure compliant response structure and format.

• Develops any required custom templates and/or formats.

• Lays out proposals across volumes (format, font, consistency) and creates actual volumes (electronic, paper form).

• Ensures compliance with RFP and template requirements, and proper placement of graphics.

• Tracks the fulfillment of all proposal requirements from other department teams.

• Conducts regular proposal progress status meetings and maintain the proposal schedule.

• Facilitates and coordinate proposal team communications for assigned projects.

• Coordinates proposal reviews and prepares all proposal materials for the reviews.

• Prepares detailed delivery plans and checklists and coordinates final printing, electronic copy, assembly, and shipping.

• Maintains a working knowledge of Imagine Learning's offerings including software and services.

• Other duties as required.

Share Your Expertise.

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:

• Bachelor's degree in English and 3-5 years' experience in the education industry, preferably middle school/high school and/or related experience working with other vendors who provide similar products and services.

• Strong knowledge of proposal development and management; ability to read and understand technical bid documentation.

• Familiarity with online or virtual education programs.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent proofreading, editing, and document formatting skills.

• Ability to think end-to-end, manage long-term projects, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously under strict deadlines.

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to meet deadlines.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with teams.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Bachelor's degree in x and x years of x experience; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Ignite Your Career.

Imagine Learning is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We support your unique career journey by providing flexibility, investing in wellbeing, and propelling growth.

We offer a flexible workplace, with the majority of employees enjoying the opportunity to work from home within the US. Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, we also maintain offices in Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, and Rock Rapids, IA.

Imagine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums

• 401k plan with a company match

• Company-paid behavioral health coaching

• 15 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day

• 15 days of accrued annual Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Fertility benefits

• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family

• Life and short and long-term disability insurance

• Pre-tax savings plans

• Paid volunteer hours and annual giving events

• A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Imagine Learning will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals as required by law.