Sr Specialist, Gov't Bid

Canon U.S.A., Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 76,150 - 114,040; Full time

Job summary

A leading imaging solutions provider is seeking a Senior Government Bid Specialist in Arlington, VA, to lead the preparation and submission of competitive government proposals. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in government procurement and project management skills. Responsibilities include managing the bid response process, collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance, and performing quality assurance checks. The position offers a hybrid work schedule that includes in-office presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience.
• Experience as a Government Bid Specialist at the GMD.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze government solicitations and manage bid response process.
• Develop and maintain proposal schedules and compliance matrices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to write compliant content.
• Conduct quality assurance checks for submissions.
• Track and manage multiple simultaneous bid efforts.

Skills

Government procurement knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Sr Specialist, Gov't Bid

Location: US-NY-Melville; US-VA-Arlington; US-DC-Washington, DC | Company: Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Overview

Canon is seeking an experienced Senior Government Bid Specialist to lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of competitive and compliant proposals in response to federal government solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs). The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the government procurement process, strong project management skills, and the ability to develop winning strategies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Your Impact

• Analyze government solicitations and manage the end-to-end bid response process.
• Develop and maintain proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and response templates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, pricing, contracts, legal, technical, etc.) to gather input and write compelling, compliant content.
• Conduct final quality assurance checks to ensure submissions meet all requirements and deadlines.
• Maintain and update bid libraries, templates, and past performance documentation.
• Track and manage multiple simultaneous bid efforts under tight deadlines.
• Interface with contracting officers and procurement officials when clarification is needed.
• Provide strategic input during proposal reviews (e.g., color team reviews).
• Support post-submission activities, including best-and-final offers, clarifications, and award debriefings.

About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Experience, including three years as a Government Bid Specialist at the GMD.
• Extensive knowledge of procurement rules and regulations within the scope of bid specialist responsibilities; able to identify missing clauses in a solicitation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and database applications.
• Salary range: $76,150 - $114,040 annually (base pay may vary by location and experience).

Company & Benefits (Selected)

Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of imaging solutions. Canon complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. A more comprehensive list of benefits is available at Canon’s careers site.

Workstyle

Hybrid - This position is full time with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence three days a week, with the option to work from home on remaining days, subject to business needs.