Senior Proposal Success Specialist

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Proposal Success Specialist to be the lead writer on assigned bids and proposals for Discovery Education’s suite of instructional materials and professional development. The Specialist will extensively read and research RFX (RFP, RFI, RFQ, etc.) requirements to write and edit appropriate responses that highlight Discovery Education’s strengths and competitive advantages. The Senior Specialist in this role employs intuitive research and problem-solving skills for independent tasks, while working collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues across the organization to obtain and refine required information and deliverables. The Senior Specialist will utilize his or her professional writing expertise to craft cogent proposals with meticulous detail to curriculum standards, pedagogical best practices, technology integrations, business qualifications, and compliance with district, state, and/or federal policies. The ideal candidate adapts well to fast-paced environments and successfully manages tight and concurrent deadlines, leading multiple projects from end to end.

In This Role You Will

• Research, author, and edit responses to RFXs and state and local textbook adoption documents, applying expertise to craft responses that position Discovery Education’s products and services as the best solutions for the expressed criteria of educational partners
• Independently manage incoming RFX’s and state and local textbook adoption assignments, proposal deliverables and deadlines, legal and contract requirements, and timing of proposal workflow
• Serve as a responsible leader in collaborating with Product, Curriculum, Legal, Partnerships, Technical Support, and Professional Development teams to craft responsive, compliant, and winning proposals
• Cultivate networks with product and implementation experts to acquire deep product knowledge and stay current on product and positioning changes
• Collaborate with team members during creative writing sessions and internal feedback cycles to refresh proposal language
• Develop and constantly revise competitive marketplace intelligence to ensure win themes and key differentiators are included in bids
• Author and edit proposal responses that are sensitive to the need for a balanced, unbiased, and respectful presentation of people and cultures in all its materials
• Possess a high level of responsibility, drive, and self-motivation to meet multiple, overlapping proposal response deadlines, refining best practices with every assignment to create maximum quality and efficiency
• Facilitate the packaging and shipping of proposal deliverables, to ensure delivery by stated due dates and times, in compliance with packaging and labeling requirements
• Provide support to Operations and Partnerships teams, when assistance is needed to help produce time-sensitive tasks
• Constantly work to help achieve stated business goals of the Operations team, and the entire organization
  
  

Core Competencies For Success

• An outstanding writer and editor, skilled with engaging readers and driving purchasing decisions
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple tasks/projects concurrently
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively across teams with competing needs
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Acrobat Pro, and other standard business applications
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and competing timelines
• Demonstrate a problem solving/solution-oriented approach
• Always willing to learn something new, reflective and responsive to feedback
• Have a demonstrated ability to understand, accept, and engage with people of diverse backgrounds
  
  

Credentials And Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a role tasked with proposal writing
• Background in RFX bid proposals, education technology, and/or classroom/district education is desirable
• Associates, Bachelors, Master’s or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Legal right to work in the United States
  
  

This role is designed to be in our Charlotte, NC, headquarters.  

At Discovery Education, we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world.

Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning though innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.

We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students' natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery.

Why Join Discovery Education?

Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals. To this end, Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package. You can find a complete listing on our Career Page.

Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around:

• Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
• Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
• Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
• Uncapped career growth
  
  

Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work!

• Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
• Take PTO without the vacation guilt
• Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)
  
  

This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.

Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue “Apply Now” button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application.

Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disabled status or, genetic information.