Proposal Development Specialist

Overview

We are seeking a Proposal Development Specialist in the Business and Proposal department within the Social, Statistical, and Environmental Sciences unit. This role will coordinate all aspects of proposal production and assist the Proposal Leader with various proposal activities. This is a remote position or can sit at RTI's Headquarters in RTP, NC.

Responsibilities

• Apply best practice processes based on working knowledge of fundamental principles, terminology, and methodology of proposal development and / or writing.
• Develop and organize multiple ongoing proposal schedules and revise with input from proposal team members.
• Track and communicate proposal progress throughout each proposal cycle; provide continual support driving toward solutions.
• Coordinate, manage, and document milestone / gate review meetings; facilitate resolution of issues raised and communicate action items moving forward.
• Prepare proposal responsibility matrix of requirements outlining items needed for compliance, write proposal sections of limited technical complexity, and gather background information to support proposal efforts.
• Assist the Proposal Leader in securing proposal team resources; assist business partners in addressing their questions (editing, subcontracts, contracts, pricing, etc.).
• Help to define and communicate proposal strategy.
• Coordinate all aspects of hard copy proposal production.
• Review technical content to ensure compliance with solicitation and / or customer requirements before submission
• Support all post-submission activities such as lessons learned, debriefings, client question and answer, and oral presentation preparation.
• Apply critical thinking / problem-solving skills; initiate ownership of more challenging tasks; must be self-sufficient and able to troubleshoot independently; needs minimal supervision.

Qualifications

EEO & Pay Equity Statements

For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only : Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.

RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For Applicants in Massachusetts Only : It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example : established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

Hiring Salary Range

67,000 - $83,000

Salary : $67,000 - $83,000