Manager, RFP Process

Job Description:

  • Write content for RFPs and/or Business Development opportunities as needed and assigned, including narratives, alignment charts, letters, table of contents, and other text conforming to the specific needs of the RFP and customer
  • Write bid boilerplates, which can be used for cutting and pasting information or as a ready-made part of a bid response
  • Collect information and add it to the RFP electronic folders, such as written product information, graphics of product components, logos, workshop descriptions, pricing, state correlations, etc.
  • Organize Bid Process, which starts the bid response
  • Create RFP Initial Review Summary Grids that are emailed to stakeholders
  • Hold stakeholders’ call to determine next steps
  • Write stakeholders’ call summaries to send to team, noting decisions made and follow up needed
  • Design bid submissions and create Checklists of tasks and due dates required to complete the bid on time
  • Create bid response templates, which are used to write the bid response completely and uniformly
  • Perform other duties as assigned to fulfill special requests or the smooth operation of the RFP Department, such as, but not limited to: Researching information about agencies, funding, RFPs, or Scholastic programs and services Creating PowerPoints or other materials for in-house training or training freelancers Working with freelancers during peak bid-writing times Writing custom documents as needed

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5-8 years of experience in technical or grant writing.
  • Must be very detail-oriented with a high degree of writing accuracy.
  • For-profit writing experience is a plus; education industry knowledge is a plus.
  • Must be flexible in accepting assignments and meeting deadlines.
  • Education industry/teacher experience highly preferred.
  • Must be both analytical and creative problem solver.
  • Must be able to work independently, with team and cross-departmental colleagues, to attain organizational goals.
  • Must be proficient in MS Office Suite

Benefits:

  • Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
  • Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
  • Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
  • Generous Parental Leave Program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount
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