Remote RFP Bid Specialist - Telecom & Government Proposals

Cloudstaff Pty; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloudstaff is seeking a Telecommunications Bid Specialist in the United States to identify and manage state and local government bidding opportunities. The role focuses on researching procurement sites, reviewing bid requirements, and coordinating timely submissions with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will have strong telecom knowledge, excellent research and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setup while meeting strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Telecommunications industry experience preferred (ISP/carrier/telecom provider).
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent English reading and written communication skills.
• Ability to review lengthy technical documents and extract critical requirements.
• Proficiency with online portals, spreadsheets, document management, and web-based applications.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Self-directed, dependable, and comfortable with minimal supervision.
• Reliable internet connectivity and a suitable remote workspace.
• Preferred: experience with government procurement, RFPs/RFQs, or bid management.

Responsibilities

• Research state, county, municipal, and other government procurement websites to identify bidding opportunities.
• Review RFPs, RFQs, and supporting documents to determine alignment with services.
• Evaluate bid requirements including eligibility, licensing, insurance, deadlines, and potential disqualifications.
• Identify opportunities involving fiber internet, SIP trunking, VoIP, Ethernet, DIA, 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 timely submissions.
• Maintain organized records of bid opportunities, deadlines, submissions, and outcomes.
• Monitor procurement portals and email for updates, award notices, and requests for information.
• Communicate important updates promptly to the U.S.-based team.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Written communication

Independent worker

Remote work setup

Tools

Online portals

Spreadsheets

Document management

Web-based applications

Job description

Cloudstaff is seeking a Telecommunications Bid Specialist in the United States to identify and manage state and local government bidding opportunities. The role focuses on researching procurement sites, reviewing bid requirements, and coordinating timely submissions with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will have strong telecom knowledge, excellent research and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setup while meeting strict deadlines.