What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal and Contract Writer position at Certara USA, Inc.?
Overview
The Proposal and Contract Writer (" PCW ") is responsible for the development of responses to Requests for Proposals (" RFPs ") and preparation of proactive proposals for commercial and government contracts. The PCW may also prepare Statements of Work (" SOWs "), Change Orders (" COs "), and Requests for Information (" RFIs ") as needed. The PCW will determine proposal / SOW concept by assembling information including project scope, objectives / outcomes / deliverables, methods, timetable, staffing needs, budgets, and standards of performance and evaluation. The PCW will be responsible for stakeholder engagement, the writing, revising, and editing of drafts, and managing the escalation / approval process until the final version is approved.
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Director of Commercial Operations, have a strong focus on proposal management and preparation, including development of project budgets across accounts and global opportunities under tight deadlines in support of the Sales organization
- Manage proposal development from receipt to submission to ensure all requirements of the proposal request are addressed
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather all information requested in the proposal document
- Collaborate with internal Subject Matter Experts and external partners for proposal development input
- As needed, prepare responses to RFIs, SOWs, COs, Questionnaires, and Supplier Forms according to client and internal specifications / standards
- Perform quality control review, adjudicate comments, and edit proposals, SOWs, and COs, as required
- Complete desktop publishing of proposals, SOWs, and COs, as required
- Manage and maintain data hygiene of files within a content database
- Participate in client meeting preparations, as needed
- Support Commercial Operations Leadership Team on the implementation of operational strategies for proposals
- Support administrative aspects of proposal development, including, but not limited to : tracking proposal / SOW / CO status in the company's customer relationship management system, contributing to metrics reports, and ensuring security and integrity of documentation
- Perform contract vetting, finalization, and signature procurement activities, as required
- Contribute to process and development initiatives
- Assist with mentoring / training of newly-hired Commercial Operations Team members
Qualifications
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Certara bases all employment-related decision on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristic protected by law.
