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POSITION SUMMARY

The RFP/Proposal Specialist (Proposal Analyst) will assist our Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The Associate will collaborate with the Senior Proposal Manager in the development and submission of high-quality proposals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Proposals in the end-to-end RFP process, ensuring timely completion and submission of high-quality proposals that align with company objectives and client requirements. This includes meeting the objectives and timelines set and ensuring effective communication and coordination throughout the proposal development process.
• Partner with the Senior Manager, Proposals to gather relevant information and develop tailored, persuasive proposals with our cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, product, and technical experts.
• Complete proposal templates set up and insert boilerplate content to streamline the proposal process reducing the time and effort required to develop proposals.
• With the guidance of the Senior Manager, Proposals, the Associate will maintain and expand the RFP response database, ensuring that all content is up-to-date, accurate, and engaging. This includes identifying and filling gaps in the database, regularly reviewing and updating content, and ensuring consistency and accuracy across proposals.
• Support special projects as needed, including but not limited to marketing collateral and white papers to support the proposal and sales process.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related filed required or equivalent work experience required.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least 1-3 years Business /Marketing experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. RFP management software a plus but not required (e.g., RFPIO, InHub, Qvidian, Loopio, or similar).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Must have strong organizational skills, and must be self motivated to drive tasks to completion, strong writing abilities, and possess a keen eye for detail to ensure the delivery of compelling proposals that drive business growth.
• Demonstrated soft skills, including the ability to effectively interact, communicate, and work well as a team member with internal partners at all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Self starting and highly motivated is a must.

POSITION COMPETENCIES

• Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Functional Expertise
• Initiative

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This is standard desk role requiring extended sitting and computer work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

• Remote

Here at Allied, we believe that great talent can thrive from anywhere. Our remote friendly culture offers flexibility and the comfort of working from home, while also ensuring you are set up for success. To support a smooth and efficient remote work experience, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 100Mbps download/25Mbps upload. Reliable internet service is essential for staying connected and productive.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Compensation is not limited to base salary.  Allied values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive Benefit Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, and a Technology Stipend.

Allied reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise, pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time.  All applicants acknowledge that by applying to the position you understand that the specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualification and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process.  It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.