Proposal & Contracts Specialist

The Proposal and Contracts Specialist develops new proposal content, edits, and updates current content, and assists in producing and managing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from government entities. This may also include printing, assembling and shipping proposals that are not submitted electronically. Under direction from the Vice President of Operations, the Specialist performs technical writing and review of sales proposal, facilitating execution of resulting contracts, and other related documents using a variety of software tools and office applications.

In this role you will

• :Analyze RFP requirements and develop a clear understanding of the prospective client’s needs and objectives
• .Collaborate with subject matter experts and other team members to gather information and insights to adequately respond to RFP questions
• .Write, edit, and format proposal content to ensure clarity, coherence, and compliance with RFP guidelines
• .Develop and maintain a library of proposal questions, answers, templates, standard content, and other resources
• .Manage multiple proposals simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate submission
• .Review and revise proposals based on feedback from internal stakeholders
• .Review industry trends, best practices, and competitive intelligence
• .Manage the contracting process with prospect upon award through full execution by both partie
• sManage existing client contract renewal and expiration date
• sWork with internal risk management team to provide requested certificates of insurance to clients

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Qualified candidates will posses

• s:A commitment to producing high-quality work with high attention to detai
• l.Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skill
• s.Strong interpersonal and communication skill
• s.Basic knowledge of group health insurance product
• s.Basic understanding of government procurement processe
• s.Ability to work independently and as part of a tea
• m.Adaptable and able to handle changing prioritie
• s.Excellent organizational and project management abilitie
• s.Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadline
• s.Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, or a related fiel
• d.3 years of experience in proposal writing or similar duties, preferably within the insurance or government sector
• s.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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Risk Strategies is the 9th largest privately held US brokerage firm offering comprehensive risk management advice, insurance and reinsurance placement for property & casualty, employee benefits, private client services, as well as consulting services and financial & wealth solutions. With more than 30 specialty practices, Risk Strategies serves commercial companies, nonprofits, public entities, and individuals, and has access to all major insurance markets. Risk Strategies has over 200 offices and over 5,000 employees across the US and Cana

da.Our industry recognition includes being named a Best Places to Work in Insurance for the past five years (2018-2022) and on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies. We are committed to being good stewards for our company, culture, and communities by having a strong focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance issu