What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Proposal Specialist | Public Sector Advisory Services position at Forvis Mazars?
Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Proposal Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in proposal development, particularly within the public sector, and will be responsible for leading the creation of compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals. This role requires excellent project management, writing and communication skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. This role develops original proposal content and revises existing content to meet the requirements while also providing differentiators. This role is responsible for maintaining and updating a library of past performance case studies, service team resumes, and information related to teaming partner relationships (capabilities statements, resumes, etc.).
How you will contribute :
- Lead the end-to-end proposal development process for grants management, public sector, public healthcare, and public higher education opportunities, including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
- Establish and manage the workflow of multiple proposal projects concurrently to meet all internally established and deliverable deadlines, ensuring timely completion.
- Collaborate with subject matter advisors, business development, and technical teams to gather and synthesize information required for proposals.
- Write, edit, and format proposal content to ensure clarity, compliance, and persuasiveness.
- Use critical thinking to help incorporate a strategic approach in proposal documents, solve practical problems, and effectively manage a variety of variables and input points.
- Conduct thorough reviews of proposal documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with firm brand and style guidelines and client requirements.
- Deliver exceptional client service to primary proposal contacts, ensuring a seamless and professional experience throughout the proposal process.
- For non-awards, request evaluations / scoring sheets and awarded proposal either through prospect contact or prepare FOIA request. Hold debrief meetings with prospect and / or primary proposal contacts.
- Participate in post-submission debriefs and incorporate feedback to continuously improve proposal quality.
- Assist in maintaining a repository of proposal templates, boilerplate content, past performance, and best practices.
- Stay current with industry trends, government procurement processes, and competitor activities.
- Review assigned procurement sites for relevant pursuit opportunities.
- Track and report progress on annual goals, using performance metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement
- Assist with other special projects as determined by team leadership
We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and :
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