Ironside is seeking a skilled Proposal Coordinator with technical writing capabilities to join our professional services team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end proposal process, from initiation to submission, ensuring the delivery of high-quality proposals that meet client requirements and deadlines. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities:

Proposal Coordinator:

• Run the proposal development process, coordinating with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information and resources.
• Develop proposal outlines, schedules, and templates to streamline the proposal creation process.
• Manage proposal timelines and ensure adherence to submission deadlines.
• Conduct regular meetings to track progress, assign tasks, and address any challenges or concerns.

Technical Writing:

• Write and edit proposal content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with client requirements.
• Translate technical concepts and solutions into clear, compelling language tailored to the target audience.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather technical information and incorporate it effectively into proposals.
• Review and refine technical documentation, ensuring consistency and adherence to company standards.

Quality Assurance:

• Conduct thorough reviews of proposal content to identify and correct errors, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure that proposals are compliant with all relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards.
• Implement best practices for proposal development and continuously seek opportunities to enhance the quality and effectiveness of proposals.

Client Engagement:

• Interface with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and expectations regarding proposal content and format.
• Tailor proposals to address client-specific requirements and demonstrate a deep understanding of their business challenges and objectives.
• Provide support during client presentations, including developing PowerPoint presentations and other visual aids.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of proposal activities, including versions, revisions, and feedback.
• Generate reports on proposal performance metrics, such as win rates, proposal cycle times, and client feedback, to inform process improvements and strategic decision-making.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, with the ability to create visually engaging presentations.
• Proven experience in proposal management and technical writing, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with proposal development best practices, including solutions, competitive analysis, and pricing strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry-standard proposal management tools and software is a plus.

The Ironside Edge:

• The opportunity to join and grow an ever-expanding professional network of high-profile clients and reputable colleagues.
• A passionate and approachable leadership team that encourages an entrepreneurial frame of mind and welcomes contributions to business development from all members of the team.
• A challenging, dynamic, and rewarding work environment that fosters rapid professional growth in a space that is at the forefront of information technology.
• Competitive merit-based compensation and bonus packages that rapidly reward passionate and driven team members.
• Small company culture, with big company benefits: 4 Weeks PTO (5 Weeks after 5 Years), PPO, Dental, Life, Vision, FSA, 401(k) with matching funds.
• At Ironside, we dive deep into clients’ core business challenges, emerging with new insights into how we can leverage the power of business analytics to help move companies further and faster toward their goals.

Our expertise in business intelligence, performance management, predictive analytics, information management, big data, and more only becomes meaningful when brought into careful alignment with where a business stands today and where it means to be tomorrow.

Our goal is to use the power of business analytics to propel businesses forward and upward, until they break through to a new way of looking at their industry, the world, and their place in both. It’s a lofty way of thinking. One that has helped us make new inroads in our industry, and our clients in theirs.