Telecommunications RFP Bid Specialist | WFO

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

We are looking for a detail-oriented, self-motivated Telecommunications Bid Specialist to identify, evaluate, and manage state and local government bidding opportunities for a U.S.-based telecommunications provider.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of telecommunications services, excellent research skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

This is a non-customer-facing role focused on researching government procurement opportunities, reviewing bid requirements, coordinating proposals, and managing submissions.

Key Responsibilities

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

Telecommunications industry experience, preferably with an ISP, telecom carrier, VoIP provider, or enterprise telecommunications company., Working knowledge of telecom products and terminology, including PRI, SIP, T1, DS3, MPLS, SD-WAN, VoIP, Ethernet, and fiber connectivity., Excellent English reading comprehension and written communication skills., Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities., Ability to review lengthy technical documents and identify critical requirements., Proficiency with online portals, spreadsheets, document management, and web-based applications., Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines., Self-directed, dependable, and comfortable working with minimal supervision., Reliable internet connectivity and a suitable remote workspace.Preferred QualificationsExperience with government procurement, RFPs, RFQs, or bid management., Background in telecommunications sales support, carrier operations, or technical sales., Familiarity with government bidding portals and vendor registration processes., Experience using AI tools for document review and research.Ideal CandidateWe are looking for someone who is resourceful, organized, and proactive. The successful candidate will take ownership of daily bid research, recognize qualified opportunities, and ensure submissions are accurate and completed on time.This position is ideal for a telecommunications professional who enjoys independent research, detailed documentation, and supporting business development efforts behind the scenes.