Proposal Coordinator

Cambium Learning Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first environment

Home office stipend

Job summary

Cambium Assessment is seeking a Proposal Coordinator to join the Bids and Proposals team. This role supports the timely development and submission of proposals in response to state education RFPs to design and administer student assessments, with occasional visits to the Arlington, VA office for submission duties.

The position is Remote First in the United States, requiring residency in the U.S. and occasional travel for submission responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing, Public Administration, Social Science, or similar field with 3+ years of proposal experience

Responsibilities

• Identify bids that align with Cambium Assessment's work and mission using internal and external bid sites
• Develop proposal production plans, schedules, compliance matrix and outlines focused on technical and business volumes
• Coordinate with cross-business teams and cost and pricing leads
• Lead the proposal team from kickoff through contract award, assigning roles and responsibilities
• Supervise day-to-day proposal production activities and coordinate resources for final production
• Identify delays, barriers to progress, and implement corrective actions
• Assist Proposal Director with drafting sections as appropriate
• Conduct in-depth review and quality control for submission ensuring compliance with RFP requirements
• Oversee production and submission of the final proposal

Skills

Proposal coordination

Project management

Research & analysis

Written/verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FBO.gov

Grants.gov

FindRFP

GovWin

Job description

Location: Remote, US. Must reside and work in the United States.

Job Overview: Cambium Assessment is seeking a Proposal Coordinator to join the Bids and Proposals team. This team leads, plans, and oversees the timely development and submission of high-quality proposals in response to state departments of education Request for Proposals (RFPs) to design and administer their student assessments. This position requires occasional visits to our Arlington, VA. office for proposal submission responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify bids that align with CAI's work and mission using a variety of internal and external bid identification/procurement sites and systems
• Develop the proposal production and delivery plans, schedule, RFP/SOW compliance matrix and requirements-driven outline (with concentration on technical and business volumes)
• Coordinate with cross-business teams and cost and pricing leads
• Coordinate, organize, task and lead the proposal team from kick-off through contract award, to include assigning proposal team roles and responsibilities
• Take direction from Proposal Director to supervise day-to-day proposal production activities, including coordination with and scheduling proposal production and associated resources for final production
• Determine items that are behind schedule; identify barriers to progress; and plan and implement effective and efficient problem-solving and corrective action plans
• Assist Proposal Director and Proposal Lead with writing section drafts (as appropriate)
• Conduct in-depth review and quality control for proposal submission. Ensure proposal content is compliant with requirements of RFPs.
• Oversee production and submission of the final proposal

Job Requirements

• Cover letter required with resume
• Bachelor's degree (Business/Marketing, Public Administration, Social Science, or similar field) and 3+ years of proposal related experience.
• Proven research and analytic skills; demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and attention to detail; excellent communication (written and verbal) skills; proven technology skills; ability to work autonomously and in groups effectively; time management skills; and exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience in following standardized proposal development processes and procedures and adapting them to specific pursuit delivery needs.
• Experience using a variety of federal, state/local, international, and/or foundation solicitation sites or tools (e.g., FBO.gov, Grants.gov, client websites, RFPSchoolWatch, FindRFP, GovWin, FoundationSearch, contract vehicle bid distribution lists)
• Experience with federal government, state/local government, international, and/or foundation clients; a focus on early childhood, education, health and wellness, or adult learning/workforce-related topics preferred, but not required
• Advanced technology skills - Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access], Adobe Acrobat Professional, MS SharePoint Fast learner with a detail- and process-oriented mindset Ability to multi-task, prioritize work tasks, and manage contending priorities under deadlines Demonstrated ability to work autonomously to problem-solve effectively Ability and willingness to occasionally work outside of normal business hours (when necessary to meet a deadline)

Remote First Work Environment

Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations. If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role. To maintain confidentiality and ensure a fair evaluation process, the use of note-taking tools, reference materials, or AI-powered tools (including generative AI, language models, or similar technologies) during interviews or other selection activities is prohibited unless prior written approval has been obtained from the People Experience team. If you require an exception for medical, accessibility, or other reasons, please contact your Talent Acquisition team member to discuss accommodations in advance.

As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history). We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.

Cambium Learning Group is the education essentials company.

With an intentionally curated portfolio of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader in the education space, helping millions of educators and students feel more universally valued each and every day. In everything we do and across all our brands, we focus on the elements that are most essential to the success of education.

Our family of companies includes:

• Cambium Assessment
• Lexia Learning
• Learning A-Z Voyager
• Sopris Learning
• ExploreLearning
• Time4Learning
• Kurzweil Education

To learn more about the Cambium organization and our other career opportunities, visit www.cambiumlearning.com/about-us/careers

As a group, we value:

• Simplicity - Across all our teams and all areas of our business, we create simplicity, making things easier and more clear for all those we work with.
• Certainty - We continually strive to eliminate doubt, delivering solutions, services and communications that our customers know they can count on.
• Now - We understand the need to make a difference not only for the future, but for today, and our people are committed to making the most of each moment we spend serving our customers.

To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit https://www.cambiumassessment.com/