As a Pursuit specialist on our team you will:

• Manage proposal opportunities, coordinate with proposal writing/design team and account team
• Make contribution to the development and continuous improvement of proposal management processes, tools, and templates.
• Synthesize data from all sources, determine essential areas and apply results to pursuit effort.
• Demonstrate a high level of comprehension and application in delivering proposal content.
• Provide the methodologies, procedures, tools, and templates to support proposal development efforts
• Appropriately support pursuit team in developing win themes and messaging that supports established win themes. Identify gaps in approach and makes effective recommendations.
• Manage responsibility across multiple, concurrent projects
• Adjust to shifting priorities, stringent deadlines, last minute requirements, and occasional evening/weekend hours to accomplish tasks within non-negotiable client deadlines
• Act as the central point for the proposal development process –
  • Evaluate the requirements
  • Manage a timely process
  • Work with the proposal team to develop content that is clear, effective and consistent
  • Demonstrate and contribute techniques and experience
  • Demonstrate confidence and maintain focus on top priority actionable items.
  • Work with leadership to navigate team dynamics to achieve meeting outcomes.
  • Mentor others in developing their facilitative skills
• Contribute to the development of team –
  • Collaborate with other team members
  • Support positive teambuilding
  • Take and conduct training as appropriate
  • Introduce and share best in class content and examples with pursuit teams.

Qualifications

Required

• 3-5 years of experience in pursuit/bid management
• Master’s Degree, preferably in Business/Management

Skills

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, preferably in US English
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to “get smart quick” on a wide variety of topics
• Prioritize and multitask within a fast-paced, challenging, and deadline-driven environment
• Ability to take initiative and interact with all levels of management
• Project management skills and superior Microsoft Office skills
• High level of flexibility and adaptability
• Attention to detail and exceptional follow-up skills
• Team-oriented with a proven ability to manage multiple projects at once