Proposal Specialist / Marketing Specialist

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EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts®. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI's combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients' expectations-anytime, anywhere. Click here to learn more about EFI Global.
Seeking an experienced Proposal Specialist / Marketing Specialist to research and prepare bid packages, Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitations for Bids (IFB) and other opportunities with public and private agencies throughout Mid-Continent and Gulf States within the US.
Are you an ideal candidate for this role?

• Experience with proposing on government bid packages or regulatory compliance is preferred.
• Preferred experience in one of the following industries: environmental, construction, engineering, earth sciences, geotechnical or other sciences.
• Cost estimation experience is NOT required.

This is a hybrid/remote role that will require 2-3 days weekly in the Houston office. Fully in-office is welcome.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To develop and respond to requests for information and proposals; to collaborate with various subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure the proposals are completed timely and accurately; and to provide oversight of quality and cohesiveness of response.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and responds to requests within the business development group.
• Provides initial draft of each request to various subject matter experts (SMEs) as needed and incorporates any needed edits or updates to the response.
• Ensures initial draft is compliant, responsive, and specifically tailored to each client's needs.
• Ensures security and integrity of all proposal documentation.
• Works collaboratively with the SMEs to ensure new requirements are identified and documented.
• Facilitates internal flow and review of all proposal inputs and directs production of final master proposal.
• Determines and maintains the timeline for each response to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Helps develop and maintain proposal best practices.
• Takes on additional assignments, such as RFP follow-up requests, proposal library update projects and other ad hoc assignments.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience
Four (4) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include one (1) year of project management experience and one (1) year of proofing/editing experience.
Skills & Knowledge

• Strong grammar and proofreading skills
• Knowledge of appropriate software
• Good project management skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work in a fast paced high pressure environment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability, excellent, judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work=related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking
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The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace