Sr Specialist, Gov't Bid

Canon USA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 76,150 - 114,040; Full time

Job summary

Canon U.S.A., Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Government Bid Specialist to lead federal proposal responses and manage end-to-end bid processes. You will coordinate with sales, pricing, contracts, legal, and technical teams to gather input and write compliant content.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of related experience (including 3 years in government bid roles), and strong MS Office and database skills. Hybrid work in the Washington, DC area is available.

Qualifications

• 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 relevant to Bid Specialist duties.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Good Workspace, and database applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze government solicitations and manage end-to-end bid response process.
• Develop and maintain proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and response templates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input and write compliant content.
• Conduct final quality assurance checks to ensure submissions meet requirements and deadlines.
• Maintain and update bid libraries, templates, and past performance documentation.
• Track and manage multiple 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 debriefings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Deadline management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Database applications

Good Workspace

Job description

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 has 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 and ability to identify clauses missing from a solicitation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet all deadline requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Good Workspace, and database applications.

Base salary range: $76,150 – $114,040 annually.

Benefits and Compensation

Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and more. Detailed benefits information can be found at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation.

Legal and EEO Statements

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, orders, and mandates, including those required of a federal government contractor/subcontractor.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.

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.

The position is full‑time, hybrid, requiring presence in the office three days per week, with optional remote work for the remaining days.