Telecommunications RFP Bid Specialist | WFH

Cloudstaff; Philippines; Remote; PHP 300,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Share Units

Dream Points for bidding

Health and life insurance from day 16

Career advancement opportunities

Mental Wellness Lifeworks program

International career growth

Job summary

Cloudstaff is seeking a detail-oriented Telecommunications Bid Specialist to identify, evaluate, and manage state and local government bidding opportunities for a U.S.-based telecom provider. This non-customer-facing role focuses on researching procurement portals, reviewing bid requirements, coordinating proposals, and submitting qualified opportunities.

The ideal candidate has telecom product knowledge (SIP, PRI, MPLS, SD-WAN, fiber), strong research skills, excellent English, and the ability

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications, preferably with an ISP, telecom carrier, VoIP provider, or enterprise telecom company.
• Working knowledge of telecom products and terminology (PRI, SIP, T1, DS3, MPLS, SD-WAN, VoIP, Ethernet, fiber).
• Excellent English reading comprehension and written communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to review lengthy technical documents and identify critical requirements.
• Proficiency with online portals, spreadsheets, document management, and web-based applications.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Self-directed, dependable, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.
• Reliable internet connectivity and a suitable remote workspace.

Responsibilities

• Research government procurement websites to identify telecommunications bidding opportunities.
• Review RFPs, RFQs, and documents to assess alignment with services.
• Evaluate bid requirements including eligibility, licensing, insurance, deadlines.
• Identify opportunities involving fiber, SIP, VoIP, Ethernet, and managed services.
• Submit qualified opportunities and supporting documents to internal team.
• Upload proposals to government portals with accurate, timely submissions.
• Maintain organized records of bid opportunities, deadlines, submissions, and outcomes.
• Monitor portals and emails for updates and award notices.
• Communicate important updates promptly to the U.S.-based team.

Skills

Telecommunications industry experience

English communication

Research and analytics

Attention to detail

Self-directed work

Tools

Online portals

Spreadsheets

Document management

Web-based apps

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented, self-motivated Telecommunications Bid Specialist to identify, evaluate, and manage state and local government bidding opportunities for a U.S.-based telecommunications provider.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of telecommunications services, excellent research skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

This is a non-customer-facing role focused on researching government procurement opportunities, reviewing bid requirements, coordinating proposals, and managing submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Research state, county, municipal, and other government procurement websites to identify telecommunications bidding opportunities.

• Review RFPs, RFQs, and supporting documents to determine whether opportunities align with the company's services.

• Evaluate bid requirements, including eligibility, licensing, insurance, deadlines, and potential disqualifications.

• Identify opportunities involving fiber internet, SIP trunking, VoIP, Ethernet, dedicated internet access, and managed network services.

• Submit qualified opportunities and supporting documents to the internal team for proposal preparation.

• Upload completed proposals to government procurement portals, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.

• Maintain organized records of bid opportunities, deadlines, submissions, and outcomes.

• Monitor procurement portals and email for updates, award notices, and requests for additional information.

• Communicate important updates promptly to the U.S.-based team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Telecommunications industry experience, preferably with an ISP, telecom carrier, VoIP provider, or enterprise telecommunications company.

• Working knowledge of telecom products and terminology, including PRI, SIP, T1, DS3, MPLS, SD-WAN, VoIP, Ethernet, and fiber connectivity.

• Excellent English reading comprehension and written communication skills.

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to review lengthy technical documents and identify critical requirements.

• Proficiency with online portals, spreadsheets, document management, and web-based applications.

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Self-directed, dependable, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.

• Reliable internet connectivity and a suitable remote workspace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with government procurement, RFPs, RFQs, or bid management.

• Background in telecommunications sales support, carrier operations, or technical sales.

• Familiarity with government bidding portals and vendor registration processes.

• Experience using AI tools for document review and research.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is resourceful, organized, and proactive. The successful candidate will take ownership of daily bid research, recognize qualified opportunities, and ensure submissions are accurate and completed on time.

This position is ideal for a telecommunications professional who enjoys independent research, detailed documentation, and supporting business development efforts behind the scenes.

Perks and Benefits

• Become part of the Employee Share Units program
• Cloudstaff Dream Points - To be used for bidding useful items like appliances, kitchenettes etc.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance on your 16th day of employment, covering 1 free dependent on the 16th day of employment
• Endless opportunities for career advancement
• In-house psychiatrist available to support employees' well-being
• International career growth and connections
• Mental Wellness Employee Assistance program through Lifeworks
• Participate and join our CS Social Clubs and Special Interest Groups to connect with colleagues
• Quarterly perks boxes for WFH staff, offering groceries and snacks to keep you fueled
• Superb and exciting Mid-Year Parties – with items to give away and cash prizes!
• Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals
• We set you up for success with a company-provided PC/Laptop and fiber internet connection.