Proposal Specialist

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Proposal Specialist

PRIMARY PURPOSE : To provide ownership and process management for requests for information/proposals to be defined as high value ($1.5M+) across the following categories of business: disability and leave, client renewals, and public entity; to collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), marketing advisors and proposal specialists/coordinators to ensure the proposals are completed timely, accurately and of the highest level of quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in strategy planning with the business development group and assigned marketing advisor; works collaboratively on executive summary and overall review.

• Works with proposal coordinator/specialist to create the initial draft; works collaboratively with SMEs to ensure new requirements are identified and documented.

• Ensures that the marketing story is consistent throughout the response, and that the overall response is compliant, responsive, and specific to the client and opportunity where possible.

• Determines and maintains the timeline for each response to ensure that deadlines are met.

• Facilitates internal flow and review of all proposal inputs and directs production of final master proposal.

• Provides initial review, when not assigned ownership, and/or final reviews of proposals that have complex pieces (i.e., public entity, renewal, etc.) to make sure that the responses have been adjusted and fit the proposed program.

• Undertakes additional assignments, such as RFP follow-up requests, proposal library update projects and other ad hoc writing assignments as identified; helps develop and maintain proposal best practices.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

• Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

6 (Six) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include three (3) years of project management experience and one (1) year of proofing/editing experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong grammar and proofreading skills

• Knowledge of appropriate software

• Strong project management skills

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Ability to work in a fast paced high pressure environment

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental : Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical : Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual : Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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