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The public sector enabling capabilities organization (ECO) consists of six functions that support Huron at the enterprise level: sales operations, sales enablement, government and policy relations, contracts management, engagement management and engagement assurance. As part of ECO, sales enablement supports sellers to architect client proposals by reviewing and developing content and managing the overall proposal engine and processes according to industry best practices.
The proposal analyst supports administrative aspects of proposal development - organizing proposal documentation, coordinating internal workflows and schedules, providing research and content support, and supporting submission of the final proposal. The proposal analyst is a central point of process facilitation from beginning to end. This position works in lockstep with proposal managers and across Huron business units, the sales team, and the subject-matter experts (SMEs) to support the overall facilitation and materials for multiple proposals and/or oral presentations/demonstrations simultaneously. This includes administrative and communications support, building templates, managing logistics, supporting contributors, and leveraging AI/automation tools to conduct research, draft content, and support the submission of responsive and compliant proposals.

Supports the preparation of proposals/deliverables by managing logistics and providing administrative, research, and communications support. Typical duties include the following:

• Live and conduct oneself in accordance with Huron's values
• Managing proposal logistics and helping to establish effective digital collaboration (e.g., setting up the Teams site, organizing documentation, and providing administrative support to the proposal team)
• Leverage AIenabled tools to streamline administrative tasks, conduct research, draft content, and support internal communications
• Schedule and coordinate proposal reviews and meetings
• Support content development by pulling templates and stock content from content management systems, including bios, past performances, client impact stories, and past proposals
• Develop initial template for content writers, coordinate with corporate stakeholders for necessary documentation and graphics to support proposal creation
• Effectively communicate status updates and proposal logistics to team members and stakeholders
• Build simple tables, graphics, and process diagrams for proposals
• Provide proposal publishing and proofreading support to ensure alignment with brand standards, formatting guidelines, and visual consistency
• Collaborate across business units to gather proposal inputs, such as client impact stories and bios

Monitor sales intake mailbox and reports/dashboards following processes for taking action

Support ongoing organization and management of proposal content

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires excellent written and oral communication skills. This individual must be deadline- and detail-oriented, possess strong collaboration and time management skills, organize work effectively, and be able to efficiently and independently manage competing responsibilities. This individual should be technically proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Copilot, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and AI tools. Requires a baseline understanding of applying automation in the workplace.

Technical Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs) and Background

• Bachelor's degree required
• Current permanent US work authorization required
• Essential skills include the ability to execute competently, communicate clearly, and take responsibility for work with learning agility and rapid development
• Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AIenabled tools augmented by human-in-the-loop critical thinking
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and high tolerance for ambiguity
• An aptitude for an interest in growing business/sales writing skills; includes the ability to research and synthesize information from multiple sources
• Pivots between several proposals in a high-volume, quick-turn environment
• Delivers effective written communications that are clear and informative
• Highly adaptable and excels at working with various teams, successfully accommodating diverse styles and needs.

The estimated base salary range for this job is $60,000 - $80,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron's annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron's pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $64,800 - $89,600. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron's benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

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