Government Proposal Specialist

**This is a work from home position with up to 10% travel.**

Position Summary:

The Government Proposal Specialist is a skilled and detail-oriented proposal writer who is responsible for preparing, writing, and submitting high-quality proposals in response to government Requests for Proposals (RFPs). This role requires a strong understanding of government procurement processes, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Proposal Development: Lead the development and submission of government RFP responses, ensuring compliance with all requirements and guidelines.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough research on government RFPs, including understanding the scope, requirements, and evaluation criteria.
• Content Creation: Write clear, concise, and persuasive proposal content, including executive summaries, technical sections, and pricing narratives.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, technical experts, and finance, to gather necessary information and ensure proposals are accurate and compelling.
• Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders throughout the proposal process to ensure alignment and address any issues promptly.
• Marketing Materials: Ensure all marketing materials are up-to-date and aligned with the company's branding and messaging.
• Compliance: Ensure all proposals meet government standards and regulations, including formatting, content, and submission guidelines.
• Review and Editing: Review and edit proposal content for clarity, grammar, and overall quality.
• Tracking and Reporting: Maintain a database of submitted proposals and track their status, including feedback and outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices in proposal writing and submission.
• Adherence to ConServe's Professional Practices Management System (PPMS), Code of Conduct, and Compliance Program

Non-Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Representation: Represent ConServe at industry conferences, networking events, and meetings to promote the company and its services.
• Vendor Management: Assist team members with the vetting, onboarding, and monitoring of ongoing vendor performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred.
• High School Diploma

Skills/ Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in proposal writing, preferably in the government sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with government procurement processes and regulations
• Experience in crafting successful proposal responses.
• Work the required hours based on Client deadlines and business need.
• Proposal software administration and Client Relationship Management (CRM) experience.
• Salesforce experience preferred.
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to work in virtual team environment
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Be motivated to learn and continuously improve.
• Demonstrate a positive and team-oriented attitude

• Ability to obtain and maintain Government Security Clearance
• No conflicts of interest with ConServe or our Clients

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job except for periodic breaks pursuant to applicable law.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit or remain sedentary for your entire work shift (8, 9, or 10 hour shift)
• Ability to talk and listen on a phone or in person for your entire work shift (8, 9, or 10 hour shift)
• Ability to type on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to stand up for your entire work shift (8, 9, or 10 hour shift).
• Ability to drive and fly

Reasonable accommodations may be made to the extent required under applicable law to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MISSION STATEMENT:

ConServe is dedicated to satisfying the needs of our Clients in a manner consistent with improving the human condition, and that will foster the development of long term mutually beneficial relationships with our Clients, our Employees, our Suppliers and Business Partners and the Community as a whole.

Disclaimer: The above job description is not a contractual or binding document; it is provided as a guide to the types of duties required to be undertaken. Duties may vary from time to time and this description is subject to review. Modifications will be made as needed to support changes in the business climate and requirements.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic disposition, genetic markers/carrier status, disability, creed, veteran status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, and disability, conviction (limited) or other legally protected status.

ConServe is a Drug Free Workplace