What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Coordinator position at Lynker Corporation?
Lynker is recruiting for a Proposal Coordinator to support our Ecosystem Science and Management Group - West Coast and Pacific Islands Division.
The Proposal Coordinator will provide proposal and other administrative support to our team, consisting of the V.P, Business Director, Business Development Specialist, and several Project/Program Managers in Hawaii, California, and Washington State. We seek an individual who can 1) manage our Divisional proposal process, 2) help develop, organize, and file technical project proposals, 3) gather resources and information to plan and implement upcoming projects, and 4) generally help keep the Division organized and efficient. The ideal candidate will live in the Hawaii-Aleutian, Alaska, or Pacific Standard Time Zones.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage our proposal development process to ensure milestones and deadlines are adhered to, critical staff responsibilities are designated and completed (i.e, recruiting, writing, pricing, formatting), and the development and submission process is smooth and efficient.
Create and maintain technical proposal templates and find/insert appropriate existing text from our files (technical experts will input scientific and other technical text).
Provide administrative support for our portfolio of projects, as needed by Program/Project Managers, such as manage program and project-related paperwork by ensuring administrative documents and files all necessary materials are current, properly filed and stored.
Populate, update, and maintain a repository of project descriptions and corporate experience summaries.
Organize/and or participate in relevant meetings.
Anticipate bottlenecks and plan remedies; identify and implement opportunities to improve processes.
Other administrative duties related to keeping the Division organized and efficient.
Requirements
You have a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field.
A background in life sciences, oceanography, fisheries, geospatial, ecology, or engineering is a plus, but not required.
You are a Teammate
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships.
Team-management skills, including assigning roles to colleagues and following up on their progress.
Experience working in a flexible environment is a plus.
You are a Document Specialist
Strong document formatting skills.
String document searching and retrieval skills.
Proficient in appropriate software including Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat, experience using calendar programs and eager to learn new skills.
You are Organized
Documentation management and management tools.
High attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong time-management and multitasking skills that allow for juggling competing demands and priorities, including the ability to meet multiple, overlapping deadlines.
About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
- Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee
Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
