Proposal Specialist

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Proposal Specialist owning government RFP responses for Neumo, a public-sector services provider. Coordinating SMEs, compliance, writing, production, and submissions.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage assigned government RFx responses end to end, from kickoff and scheduling through SME assignments, reviews, final production, and on-time submission
  • Shred solicitations and build compliance matrices covering requirements, mandatory forms, submittal instructions, and evaluation criteria
  • Draft, tailor, and edit response content from the Q&A library and SME input
  • Support executive summaries and cover letters under Proposal Manager guidance
  • Coordinate contributors across Sales, Product, Implementation, Security, Legal, and Finance
  • Track inputs, follow up on gaps, and keep responses on schedule
  • Perform quality control for compliance, accuracy, consistency, brand voice, corporate entity names, pricing references, and cross-section alignment
  • Flag security, compliance, and certification requirements such as SOC 2 and PCI
  • Route contract terms and exceptions to Legal through the Exceptions Review process
  • Assemble final packages, including formatting, forms, signatures, notarizations, portal uploads, or hardcopy delivery
  • Partner with Account Executives through the Salesforce RFx intake process
  • Maintain records of status, dates, and outcomes
  • Prepare solicitation summaries supporting Go/No-Go decisions at Bid Council
  • Maintain and expand the SharePoint Q&A content library
  • Refresh content after each submission
  • Request debriefs, capture lessons learned, and contribute to win/loss tracking
  • Use approved AI-assisted drafting tools while maintaining accuracy and accountability

Requirements:

  • 3–5 years of proposal development experience responding to public sector (state/local government) solicitations
  • Demonstrated ownership of RFP responses from release through submission
  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • APMP Foundation certification preferred, or willingness to earn it within the first 12 months
  • Familiarity with government procurement portals such as Bonfire, OpenGov, BidNet, and DemandStar preferred
  • Exposure to govtech or SaaS domains such as payments, tax and licensing, DMV, courts, or records preferred
  • Experience with Salesforce and proposal content libraries such as SharePoint preferred
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and redirect priorities quickly
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe InDesign
  • Confidence working with and holding deadlines for senior SMEs and sales leaders
  • Experience using generative AI tools in a writing workflow preferred
  • Must be able to remain seated for extended periods
  • Regular use of a computer and office equipment such as printers and scanners
  • Frequent communication via telephone and video conferencing

Benefits:

  • Competitive benefits and compensation package
  • Remote, home-office setting
  • Use of telephone, computer, and video conferencing tools