Proposal Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• The Proposal Writer will be responsible for leading the creation, writing, editing, and management of persuasive proposal submissions that aim to enhance YA's growth.

• Provide assistance with proposals and take the lead on Requests for Information, Requests for Qualifications, and other client proposals, supporting the process from capture to interview stage as needed.

• Engage in go/no-go decisions, capture planning, and positioning activities related to proposal preparation.

• Oversee the proposal process, which includes managing the proposal schedule, templates, compliance lists, and content plans, while also offering guidance on document design.

• Act as the primary writer/editor for cover letters, resumes, and past performance sections of proposals.

• Aid in developing data calls for teaming partners/subconsultants, organizing status calls, and conducting color team reviews.

• Facilitate color team reviews and supervise the implementation of proposal and presentation revisions based on feedback from review teams and the capture team.

• Assist in internal debriefs post-proposal submission, and analyze client debriefs and feedback on proposals to foster continuous improvement.

• Utilize knowledge of company quality procedures and approval processes (legal, contracts, signatory).

• Collaborate with relevant operations, technical, and business development professionals to support or create marketing materials (including case studies/project sheets and capabilities summaries).

• Take part in presentation/interview preparation and planning, as assigned.

• Execute final edits and layout designs using tools like Canva, MS Word, and InDesign, adhering to brand guidelines.

• Maintain updated data using CRM software (NetSuite, Salesforce).

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in proposal coordination, writing, and editing within the private sector is required, with experience in public sector consulting being a plus.

• Preferred working knowledge of Microsoft 365.

• Experience with Canva, InDesign, or other graphic design software is preferred.

• Ability to work effectively independently in a remote environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employee-focused culture

• Strong commitment to work-life balance

• 100% Remote work

• Paid Time Off

• Paid family care/sick leave

• Parental leave

• Comprehensive benefits

• 401k with match