Proposal Specialist

Proposal Specialist

WHAT WE SEEK

Carnegie Learning is looking for a qualified Proposal Specialist who will support the end-to-end RFP strategy and process. In this role, you will be developing proposals, bids, quotations, RFP responses, and other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from prospective clients.

In this role, you will work cross-functionally to develop and maintain up-to-date product boilerplate, and research, evaluate, and recommend improvements to RFP process tools. The Proposal Specialist will also author responses for business-critical writing projects that may include grant writing and other written projects as required.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Meet proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; entering and monitoring tracking data through the shared pipeline tracker on the Google Drive; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings; transmitting proposals
• Gather proposal information by identifying sources of information; coordinating submissions and collections; identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals
• Develop proposal protocol by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation; writing, revising, and editing drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials
• Prepare presentation by evaluating text, graphics, and binding; coordinating printing
• Complete all forms required for RFP responses
• Maintain quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases
• Improve proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate; implementing changes
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining personal networks
• Maintain and add new content to the RFP io archive database
• Support organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Maintain complete and accurate records and ensure that all activities comply with policies, rules and guidelines and all administrative requirements
• Perform other duties as apparent or assigned

WHAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR BACKPACK

• Bachelors degree in an associated discipline
• Minimum two years of work experience in proposal support, pipeline management, writing, editing, communications, and proposal development for K- 12 education
• Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment
• Due to the highly sensitive nature of this position and access to company records and client information, the highest degree of confidentiality and ethical behavior is required at all times
• Technical documentation and layout skills
• Problem solving and deadline oriented
• Detail-oriented, flexible and able to multitask
• Overall pipeline project management and skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent client service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient with Google Docs
• Proficient in publishing finalized versions of responses

WHAT GIVES US PURPOSE

Others teach what; we teach why. For over 25 years, Carnegie Learning has developed solutions that help students achieve Aha moments and set them up for long-term learning success. We're driven to find new, better ways to support teachers and reach more students, so we put our leading cognitive science research and real-world insights into solutions for how students think, learn, and do their best. This is a key part of our commitment to helping teachers spark student curiosity. As a Carnegie Learning team member, you'll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of students and educators.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Holistic Wellbeing
  
  
  
  • An inclusive range of Health Insurance options
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to you
  
  
  
  
• Fostering Joy
  
  
  
  • Flexible work arrangements with our Work From Anywhere Policy
  • Your Time, Your Way - paid time off that you can use as you see fit to recharge and nurture your personal life
  
  
  
  
• Empowering Parenthood
  
  
  
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Reduced working hours on full pay for soon-to-be and new parents
  • Free access to CL products for employees and their children
  
  
  
  
• A Place for Connection
  
  
  
  • Quarterly Wellness Incentives
  • Monthly employee activities + recognition program
  • Employee Allyship Groups (EAGs)
  
  
  
  

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that define each person's individuality. This fusion of perspectives enriches our collective knowledge, fosters innovation, and empowers us all. Together, we can collectively and more effectively address issues that face our business and industry.

If our commitment to building an inclusive workplace resonates with you, we invite you to join our mission and welcome you to apply with us. Carnegie Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.