Proposal Specialist

What We Seek
Carnegie Learning is looking for a qualified Proposal Specialist who will support the end-to-end RFP strategy and process. In this role, you will be developing RFP responses and other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from prospective clients. 

In this role, you will work cross-functionally to develop and maintain up-to-date product boilerplate and research, evaluate, and recommend improvements to RFP process and tools. The Proposal Specialist will also author responses for business-critical writing projects that may include other written projects as required.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Understand Carnegie Learning products, value propositions, and competitive differentiators
• Summarize key elements of RFPs and evaluate business case
• Coordinate and lead go/no go meetings
• Manage proposal-writing process and timeline
• Maintain quality results by using templates, following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone
• Work across the enterprise matrix to ensure timely, accurate, and engaging proposals
• Prepare responses including writing, proofreading, graphics, binding and coordinating printing
• Utilize RFP content management system to prepare proposals
• Update RFP boilerplate in RFP content management system as needed
• Participate in twice-yearly content review
• Work with key stakeholders to develop RFP boilerplate for new products and services
• Contribute to improvements in the RFP process
• Perform other duties as apparent or assigned

What Should Be In Your Bookbag

• Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline
• Preferred two years of work experience in proposal support, writing, editing, communications, or proposal development; experience writing for K- 12 education a plus
• Problem solving and deadline oriented
• Detail-oriented, flexible and able to multitask
• Overall pipeline project management and skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent client service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient with Google Docs
• Proficient in publishing finalized versions of responses
• Due to the highly sensitive nature of this position and access to company records and client information, the highest degree of confidentiality and ethical behavior is required at all times

WHAT GIVES US PURPOSE

Carnegie Learning is a leading provider of K-12 education technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions. With the highest quality, research-based offerings for K-12 math, ELA, world languages, and more, Carnegie Learning is changing the way we think about learning and creating powerful results for teachers and students alike. At Carnegie Learning we strive to create an environment where people want to work - one where the larger team comes first, where trying new things (and sometimes failing) is encouraged, and where we pursue our mission relentlessly.

Carnegie Learning is a major disruptive force in the digital curriculum market by combining world-class research, differentiated technology, best in class content together with a world-class mission-oriented team. This is where you come in! Are you ready to do the best work of your career and shape the future of learning?

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Named a Pittsburgh Top Workplace four years in a row
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Virtual health services
• Basic life and disability insurance is offered at no cost
• HSA, FSA, DCSA, and Commuter saving accounts
• 401k with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Pet and Legal services insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Variable compensation opportunities
• Business casual work environment
• Mission-driven culture
• Flexible working hours, leveraging remote capabilities

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We respect and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our business and industry. Carnegie Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.