Senior Proposal Specialist

Cognizant’s Workday Practice seeks an experienced Proposal Specialist to support the sales organization and manage the full proposal development process from end-to-end for RFIs, RFPs and unsolicited proposals. This individual should be detail-oriented, flexible, a self-starter, and should enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RFIs/RFPs and outline and organize proposal/submittal to be responsive to customer requirements, including content, format, forms, and other information.
• Manage multiple RFIs/RFPs simultaneously, while under deadline-driven environment.
• Establish the desired proposal themes, key issues, messages in conjunction with other members of the pursuit team along with an aligned sales manager.
• Create assignment plans, develops schedules, and deliverables for proposal efforts.
• Build proposal draft according to the set outline in each RFI/RFP and in alignment with company established style guidelines and messaging.
• Coordinate with various functional groups including sales, delivery, marketing, legal, finance and resource management to develop the main components of the proposal.
• Craft core proposal content by leveraging reusable content.
• Edit proposals for clarity, grammar, accuracy, and consistent voice.
• Drive proposal reviews including determining participants, review timeliness, and integrating appropriate comments/modifications.
• Manage and coordinate publishing efforts with print vendors for hard copy requirements as needed.
• Capture reusable content utilized for proposals and maintain in SharePoint.
• Assist with the development of PowerPoint in preparation for presentations.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in proposal management, preferably in the IT professional services or software industry.
• Bonus for proposal management experience in the state & local government and/or federal space with support of a variety of departments and agencies (federal/civilian and DoD/IC).
• Experience reading and analyzing federal requests for proposal (RFPs), request for information (RFI), requests for quotation (RFQs), sources sought, and task orders.
• Working knowledge of government and military contracts, GSA, and FAR.
• Very organized individual with the ability to work in a highly deadline-driven environment with strong time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent project-management skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating flexibility, accountability, initiative, and self-motivation to identify and execute tasks.
• Ability to work closely with project teams with varying work styles and work schedules.
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) skills required, SharePoint and Salesforce a plus.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university or equivalent experience.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until 06/9/2025 The annual salary for this position is between $92,772 - $139,158 depending on the experience and other qualifications …