Proposal and Bid Specialist at Sikich LLP
United States, , USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 25

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Marketing/Advertising/Sales

Description

DESCRIPTION

Proposal and Bid Specialist - Remote

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU JOIN THE SIKICH FAMILY

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.
Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!
Are you ready to grow with us?

POSITION SUMMARY

The position of Proposal and Bid Specialist will be responsible for writing and updating pursuit content in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts to develop winning proposals that are compelling and differentiated. The role will support a variety of business units and ensure that all messaging and deliverables align with Sikich’s target markets while maintaining responsibility for managing pursuit team timelines and deliverables.

What will you do in this role?

  • Assist pursuit teams in identifying winning strategies through understanding the prospects’ needs and crafting messages and deliverables that differentiate Sikich.
  • Review, edit, and produce compelling proposals with strong attention to detail, compliance, and formatting.
  • Write, edit, and publish various proposals and RFx related responses and materials.
  • Participate in and project manage the proposal process for new business and existing clients from the opportunity stage to submission, including gathering information and seeking approvals.
  • Effectively communicate verbally and in writing to ensure that internal guidelines and brand standards are met in all work products.
  • Collaborate effectively across teams in a virtual work environment.
  • Apply knowledge of business and offerings to develop compelling and grammatically correct content.
  • Maintain updated content in proposal software.
  • Gather, analyze, and derive insights from research on prospects to ensure key win theme development.
Responsibilities

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE?

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing.
  • 3-5 years prior experience working as a pursuit content strategist or content marketing professional in the accounting, financial consulting, technology or business advisory industry.
  • Strong background in business writing, pursuit content strategy, and understanding of AP and GPO style manuals.
  • Experience with government proposal development processes, preferred
  • Possess excellent verbal communication skills, executive presence, and ability to work with professionals at all levels across the organization.
  • Strong team player who is comfortable working virtually and independently.
  • Excellent organizational skills regarding project and time management
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word and PowerPoint)
  • Adobe Suite knowledge, preferred
    In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows: …..
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Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.

  • Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
  • Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
  • Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
  • Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

What will you do in this role?

  • Assist pursuit teams in identifying winning strategies through understanding the prospects’ needs and crafting messages and deliverables that differentiate Sikich.
  • Review, edit, and produce compelling proposals with strong attention to detail, compliance, and formatting.
  • Write, edit, and publish various proposals and RFx related responses and materials.
  • Participate in and project manage the proposal process for new business and existing clients from the opportunity stage to submission, including gathering information and seeking approvals.
  • Effectively communicate verbally and in writing to ensure that internal guidelines and brand standards are met in all work products.
  • Collaborate effectively across teams in a virtual work environment.
  • Apply knowledge of business and offerings to develop compelling and grammatically correct content.
  • Maintain updated content in proposal software.
  • Gather, analyze, and derive insights from research on prospects to ensure key win theme development
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