Proposal Specialist

Job Details

Job Location: Remote Employee (USA) Pittsburgh, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $60000.00 $75000.00 Salaryyear

Travel Percentage: At least 25%

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Sales

Description

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Proposal Specialist

WHAT WE SEEK

Carnegie Learning is looking for a qualified Proposal Specialist who will support the endtoend 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.

You will work crossfunctionally to develop and maintain uptodate product boilerplate, and research, evaluate, and recommend improvements to RFP process tools. The Proposal Specialist will also author responses for businesscritical writing projects that may include grant writing and other written projects as required.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Lead and coordinate the endtoend proposal development process, ensuring deadlines are met and all requirements are fulfilled.
• Gather and synthesize information from internal stakeholders, assess risks, and manage proposalrelated documentation and tracking tools.
• Write, edit, and refine compelling proposals, including executive summaries and supporting materials that align with organizational goals and RFP specifications.
• Manage the formatting and production of final proposal documents, including coordinating graphics, printing, and submission logistics.
• Maintain highquality standards across all proposal materials by using templates and adhering to consistency in tone, language, and branding.
• Continuously improve proposal processes, templates, and content archives (including RFPio database), incorporating feedback and best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends and compliance requirements; participate in professional development and crossfunctional projects.
• Perform additional tasks and special projects as needed in support of team and organizational priorities.

• WHAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR BACKPACK

  • Bachelors degree in an associated discipline
  • Minimum of two years of work experience in the K12 industry in proposal support, pipeline management, writing, editing, communications, or proposal development
  • Experience using AI proposal tools; experience with Responsive proposal software strongly preferred
  • Extremely detailoriented and deadlinedriven
  • Technical documentation and layout skills
  • Overall pipeline project management and skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent client service skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and in publishing finalized version 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 longterm 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 realworld 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
      • ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability Insurance at no cost to you
      • Access to Headspace at Work with no added cost, empowering you to enhance your mental health
      • • 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 soontobe 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
                  • 9 Employee Resource Groups

                  • • WHAT WE BELIEVE

                      We celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that define each persons 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.

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