Proposal Coordinator - Us

Proposal Coordinator - US
We are looking for the right person to join our Public Knowledge® team to help coordinate our proposal efforts. We're looking for someone with a combination of superior organizational and writing skills, plus the ability to be productive in a virtual company. We are NOT looking for a "salesperson," but we do want someone who can understand and communicate the value we provide to our customers. The successful candidate will be responsive to time-sensitive and deadline-driven proposal efforts, flexible in meeting multiple priorities, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Public Knowledge® is a national management consulting firm focusing on Programs, People, and Systems. We exist to empower our clients to solve tough problems and thrive in complex situations. Visit our website, www.pubknow.com, for more information about us.
Inclusion is a core value of Public Knowledge®. We value and seek to create a more diverse workforce. We encourage women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, people with different sexual orientations, people with lived expertise, and other diverse people to apply. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to abroad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace that highlights the diversity in all of us and our experiences.
What We are Looking For

• Organizational skills
• Writing skills
• Editing skills
• Ability to work with a virtual team
• Tolerance for ambiguity
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to juggle a diverse workload with competing priorities

Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include:
Opportunity Screening Assistance:

• Reviewing solicitation emails for opportunities for our firm and sending potential opportunities to our Business Development (BD) Team for further screening
• Tracking BD decisions in our database
• Keeping our database for procurement opportunities current

Proposal Development Assistance:

• Following the proposal process
• Compiling standard information for proposals (e.g. firm description, firm financials, resumes, bios, project descriptions)
• Creating and editing proposal graphics
• Formatting final documents for internal review
• Supporting the technical writers and management consultants as needed

Resume Assistance:

• Owning the firm's master resume process
• Maintaining a style guide for writing resumes
• Supporting consultants with creating and updating resumes and biographies
• Coordinating project description updates and maintaining our database with accurate descriptions for use in resumes
• Tailoring resumes and biographies to specific opportunities

Required Education and Other Credentials:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Valid Driver's License

Required Experience and Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must have clear, concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
• Must have flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to new situations
• Must have ability to establish and cultivate strong work relationships
• Must have demonstrated life-long learning skills
• Desire to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, environment
• Ability and willingness to travel (reasonable travel will be required)
• Must have the ability to handle and organize multiple projects and deadlines
• Must demonstrate a high degree of attention to quality, details, and correctness
• Ability to work with colleagues in a virtual environment (via conference calls, web meetings, and using digital collaboration tools such as Zoom and cloud document repository)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work from a home-based office
• Must have the ability to work at a computer for extensive periods of time
• Must have the ability to speak on the telephone for extended periods of time
• Must have the ability to read (paper or computer screen) for extended periods of time
• Must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other Company equipment
• Must have the ability to be self-driven, work independently and as part of a team

We Offer Excellent Paid Benefits That Include

• Comprehensive Health & Dental Insurance
• 100% Paid Life Insurance
• 20 Days Paid Time Off (Per Year)
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Savings Plan with 100% match up to 3% of your salary
• Anniversary Reward Bonus
• Stipend and Paid Time for Professional Development
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community

This job post should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be requested to perform other job-related task and responsibilities than those stated above.
Public Knowledge is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Other details

• Job Family USA
• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $40,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $60,000.00
• Travel Required Yes
• Travel % 15
• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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