Proposal Specialist

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🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

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Avenu Insights & Analytics

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1978

🏛️ Government

📋 Compliance

☁️ SaaS

Government • Compliance • SaaS

Avenu Insights & Analytics is a firm dedicated to enhancing revenue recovery and compliance for state and local governments. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services and software solutions aimed at maximizing transparency and operational efficiency while helping taxpayers meet their obligations. With expertise in compliance auditing, digital transformation, and public records management, Avenu collaborates with government entities to identify new revenue opportunities and optimize citizen services.

📋 Description

• Manage assigned government RFx responses end to end, from kickoff and scheduling through SME assignments, reviews, final production, and on-time submission • Shred solicitations and build compliance matrices covering requirements, mandatory forms, submittal instructions, and evaluation criteria • Draft, tailor, and edit response content from the Q&A library and SME input • Support executive summaries and cover letters under Proposal Manager guidance • Coordinate contributors across Sales, Product, Implementation, Security, Legal, and Finance • Track inputs, follow up on gaps, and keep responses on schedule • Perform quality control for compliance, accuracy, consistency, brand voice, corporate entity names, pricing references, and cross-section alignment • Flag security, compliance, and certification requirements such as SOC 2 and PCI • Route contract terms and exceptions to Legal through the Exceptions Review process • Assemble final packages, including formatting, forms, signatures, notarizations, portal uploads, or hardcopy delivery • Partner with Account Executives through the Salesforce RFx intake process • Maintain records of status, dates, and outcomes • Prepare solicitation summaries supporting Go/No-Go decisions at Bid Council • Maintain and expand the SharePoint Q&A content library • Refresh content after each submission • Request debriefs, capture lessons learned, and contribute to win/loss tracking • Use approved AI-assisted drafting tools while maintaining accuracy and accountability

🎯 Requirements

• 3–5 years of proposal development experience responding to public sector (state/local government) solicitations • Demonstrated ownership of RFP responses from release through submission • Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience • APMP Foundation certification preferred, or willingness to earn it within the first 12 months • Familiarity with government procurement portals such as Bonfire, OpenGov, BidNet, and DemandStar preferred • Exposure to govtech or SaaS domains such as payments, tax and licensing, DMV, courts, or records preferred • Experience with Salesforce and proposal content libraries such as SharePoint preferred • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills • Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and redirect priorities quickly • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe InDesign • Confidence working with and holding deadlines for senior SMEs and sales leaders • Experience using generative AI tools in a writing workflow preferred • Must be able to remain seated for extended periods • Regular use of a computer and office equipment such as printers and scanners • Frequent communication via telephone and video conferencing

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package • Remote, home-office setting • Use of telephone, computer, and video conferencing tools