Strategic Proposal Specialist

Cagents; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking a Proposal Specialist to support all aspects of proposal development and bid submissions. You will collaborate with practice leaders, business development, and operations to craft compelling responses and drive high-quality proposals.

The role requires strategic thinking, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Experience in pharma-related services and strong English communication are highly valued.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in English, liberal arts, business, engineering, marketing, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing and producing proposals.
• Pharmaceutical industry or services to pharma preferred.
• Technical experience related to the services is highly desired.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and shift priorities while maintaining high quality standards.
• Ability to organize large volumes of information and coordinate proposals effectively.
• Exceptional English written and verbal communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Must have strong MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills; CRM experience is a plus.
• Ability to work within Adobe and Microsoft templates and comply with corporate standards.
• Team player willing to assist teammates and maintain communications with supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Practice Leaders, business development and operations teams to achieve objectives.
• Collect and assist with development of proposal responses with regional pursuit teams or independently.
• Review and measure the quality of proposals written by others.
• Draft proposals using best practices and technical writing tailored for proposals.
• Assist with process improvements, post-action reviews, scoring, and lessons learned.
• Lead proposal development from creation to bid submission.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Adobe/Template familiarity

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CAI is seeking a Proposal Specialist to support all aspects of proposal development and bid submissions. You will collaborate with practice leaders, business development, and operations to craft compelling responses and drive high-quality proposals.

The role requires strategic thinking, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Experience in pharma-related services and strong English communication are highly valued.