RFP & Proposal Strategist

U.S. Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking a Proposal Specialist to manage end-to-end proposals, RFIs, and finalist presentations. You will orchestrate cross-functional teams, coordinate content, and drive timelines to deliver compelling, client-focused narratives that align with win strategies.

The role emphasizes strong writing, stakeholder management, and attention to governance and quality standards to maximize win rates and revenue growth across strategic opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, English, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in proposal management, proposal writing, sales support, marketing, communications, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional RFP and proposal efforts.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of assigned RFPs, RFIs, and proposal opportunities from intake through final submission.
• Develop and manage proposal project plans, milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Facilitate kickoff meetings and establish clear roles, responsibilities, and response schedules.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, elevate issues, and drive timely completion of all deliverables.

Skills

Proposal management

Project coordination

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, English, Finance, or related field

Tools

RFPIO

Seismic

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking a Proposal Specialist to manage end-to-end proposals, RFIs, and finalist presentations. You will orchestrate cross-functional teams, coordinate content, and drive timelines to deliver compelling, client-focused narratives that align with win strategies.

The role emphasizes strong writing, stakeholder management, and attention to governance and quality standards to maximize win rates and revenue growth across strategic opportunities.