Proposal Consultant

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; California; Híbrido; USD 75 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k and matching

PTO

Disability and life insurance

Employee assistance

Flexible spending or health savings

Resumo da oferta

EFI Global is seeking a fully remote Proposal Specialist to develop and respond to information requests and proposals.

You will collaborate with SMEs to ensure timely, accurate responses and maintain high-quality proposal documentation across multiple pursuits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualificações

• Minimum of four (4) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one (1) year of project management experience required.
• At least one (1) year of proofreading and editing experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Reviews and vets RFP & RFQ opportunities in collaboration with regional leadership & SMEs, coordinating and responding to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Provides initial draft of each request to SMEs and incorporates edits or updates to the response.
• Ensures initial draft is compliant, responsive, and tailored to each client’s needs.
• Ensures security and integrity of all proposal documentation.
• Facilitates internal flow and review of all proposal inputs and directs production of final master proposal.
• Determines and maintains the timeline for each response to meet deadlines.

Conhecimentos

RFP responses

Cross-functional collaboration

Timeline management

Editing and proofreading

Strong grammar

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Proposal management software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

IF YOU CARE, THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere.

Join a team that believes great work starts with great people—where collaboration is genuine, support is real, and wins are celebrated together.

We’re seeking a Proposal Specialist with experience developing high-quality RFP/RFQ responses, partnering with cross‑functional subject matter experts, and managing timelines in a fast‑paced environment. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, refine your expertise in proposal development, and make a meaningful impact.

This fully remote role offers the flexibility to thrive while staying connected to a welcoming, high‑performing team. Prefer candidates reside in California or Texas. Other US locations will be considered but must have familiarity with CA & TX RFP/RFQ pursuits.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To develop and respond to requests for information and proposals; to collaborate with various subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure the proposals are completed timely and accurately; and to provide oversight of quality and cohesiveness of response.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and vets RFP & RFQ opportunities in collaboration with regional leadership & SMEs, coordinating and responding to ensure timely and accurate submissions
• Provides initial draft of each request to various subject matter experts (SMEs) as needed and incorporates any needed edits or updates to the response.
• Ensures initial draft is compliant, responsive, and specifically tailored to each client’s needs.
• Ensures security and integrity of all proposal documentation.
• Works collaboratively with the SMEs to ensure new requirements are identified and documented.
• Facilitates internal flow and review of all proposal inputs and directs production of final master proposal.
• Determines and maintains the timeline for each response to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Helps develop and maintain proposal best practices.
• Takes on additional assignments, such as RFP follow‑up requests, proposal library update projects and other ad hoc assignments.
• 5+ years of professional experience required, preferably within a related industry such as engineering, construction, architecture, or other professional service.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization’s quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Licensing: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of four (4) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; At least one (1) year of project management experience required; At least one (1) year of proofreading and editing experience required.
• Preferred / Advanced Experience: Eight (8) to ten (10) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Five (5)+ years of proposal management experience, preferably within environmental, engineering, construction, architecture, or other professional services industries; Minimum of five (5) years of proofreading and editing experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience in creating winning proposals in response to Requests for Qualifications and Proposals issued by Public Agencies (City, County, State, and Federal level) specifically CA & TX
• Effective collaboration skills to work harmoniously with project pursuit teams
• Proactive and able to work independently, managing priorities and delivering results
• Strong grammar and proofreading skills
• Knowledge of appropriate software
• Good project management skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced high‑pressure environment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies Simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Performance Competencies

• Simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
• Develop and manage teaming relationships to support RFP requirements, including meeting minority and subcontracting participation goals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability, excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities.

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required.

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.

For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 annually.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k and matching
• PTO
• disability and life insurance
• employee assistance
• flexible spending or health savings account
• other additional voluntary benefits

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances.

Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Our business is founded on people with the best technical skills and outstanding industry knowledge and we strive to employ and retain exceptional talent.

EFI Global is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified persons.