Proposal Specialist

Company: Moss Adams LLP
Location: Irvine
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Proposal SpecialistDescriptionAt Moss Adams, we champion authenticity. For us, that means fostering a culture of talented people who careabout you, about our clients, and about our communities. Here, youll work towards our mission of empowering others to embrace opportunity, growing as a leader along the way. Our firms size, middle-market clients, customized career paths, and supportive culture make this a reality. Join a values-driven firm where youll have fun while solving complex and interesting business challenges.Introduction to the teamThe Proposal Specialist will be part of the dynamic proposal-writing team. This team drives firm growth by developing compelling and compliant proposals and other sales collateral for offices and industry groups across the firm. The position collaborates with other proposal team members, senior-level client service professionals, and other members of the firms sales and marketing team.Individuals who thrive at Moss Adams exhibit the following success skills Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.Responsibilities:

• Consult with client-facing professionals to understand how to best position our firm for specific opportunities and manage a dynamic queue of assignments, prioritizing appropriately to meet strict submittal deadlines
• Independently develop (write, edit, format, and proofread) proposals, using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, with speed and accuracy
• Ensure proposal responses are compliant with specific request for proposal (RFP) requirements, as needed
• Establish and manage timelines carefully and serve as a project manager for the full proposal process, keeping the team and document on task to deliver a complete final document on time
• Provide exceptional client service to internal clients including developing rapport, being responsive, and providing high-quality deliverables
• Develop PowerPoint presentations or other sales collateral for oral presentations, as needed, with strong attention to formatting, consistency, and graphic layout
• Work closely with client service professionals to advise them on sales strategy and develop customized proposals that specifically address the needs and interests of each prospective client
• Develop new or customized content (either independently or in collaboration with client service professionals) to respond to unique proposal RFP questions
• Write persuasive content and customize document content and layouts to produce a compelling document for specific prospective clients
• Regularly contribute new or improved content to the proposal content libraryQualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • Minimum of 1 year of related project management, persuasive writing, and/or sales and marketing experience required; experience in a professional services environment preferred
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Moss Adams will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status)
  • Excellent command of English grammar, spelling, and composition, both written and verbal
  • Exceptional project management capabilities
  • Self-directed professional with strong interpersonal and client-service skills
  • Strong executive presence and demonstrated leadership skills, good judgment, and ability to effectively interface with employees and leaders at all levels within the firm
  • Strong attention to detail, including proofreading and editing skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint)
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word preferred including using styles, graphics, tables, fill-in fields, Quick Parts, cross-references, etc.
  • Ability to travel as needed, approximately 5%Moss Adams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.Moss Adams complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@mossadams.com.Moss Adams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.Moss Adams complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@mossadams.com.The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act *requires employers to disclose the pay range for job openings in Colorado. This is the typical range of pay for the position; however, actual pay may vary based on experience and skillset. This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For more information about our benefit offerings and other total rewards, visit our* careers page. Compensation Range for Colorado Only: $55,000 to $65,000.Compensation Range (Denver Market ONLY): $55,000 - $65,000Primary Location Irvine, CAOther Locations Napa, CA, Pasadena, CA, Woodland Hills, CA, San Diego, CA, Bellingham, WA, Denver, CO, Walnut Creek, CA, El Segundo, CA, San Francisco, CA, Issaquah, WA, Everett, WA, Phoenix, AZ, Healdsburg, CA, Remote, Tri-Cities, WA, Seattle, WA, Santa Rosa, CA, Albuquerque, NM, Salinas, CA, Overland Park, KS, Salt Lake City, UT, Spokane, WA, Eugene, OR, Plano, TX, Tacoma, WA, Wenatchee, WA, Medford, OR, Dallas, TX, Yakima, WA, Stockton, CA, Silicon Valley, CA, Sacramento, CA, Portland, OR, Fresno, CA, Houston, TXEmployee Status: RegularSchedule: Full TimeReq ID: 24260

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