Proposal Specialist

The 'Apply with SEEK' option will be utilized for International applicants, mainly Australia. If this does not apply to you please use the 'Apply' option. Proposal Specialist IF YOU CARE, THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE For a career path that is both challenging and rewarding, join Sedgwick’s talented team of 27,000 colleagues around the globe. Sedgwick is a leading provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Millions of people and organizations count on Sedgwick each year to take care of their needs when they face a major life event or something unexpected happens. Whether they have a workplace injury, suffer property or financial loss or damage from a natural or manmade disaster, are involved in an auto or other type of accident, or need time away from work for the birth of a child or another medical situation, we are here to provide compassionate care and expert guidance. Our clients depend on our talented colleagues to take care of their most valuable assets—their employees, their customers and their property. At Sedgwick, caring counts®. Join our team of creative and caring people of all backgrounds, and help us make a difference in the lives of others. Request for Proposal (RFP) Specialist This position manages the request for proposal (RFP) response process for all assigned opportunities. This role works in a team environment, managing, writing, editing and proofreading responses to multi-product RFPs. The team works within established and inflexible periods to meet proposal deadlines. Team members are required to independently manage and complete proposals, ensuring that responses are customer centric, complete and compliant. PRIMARY PURPOSE: To develop and respond to requests for information and proposals (RFIs and RFPs); to collaborate with various subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure the RFPs are completed timely and accurately; and to provide oversight of quality and cohesiveness of response. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Provides initial draft of each request to various subject matter experts (SMEs) as needed and incorporates any needed edits or updates to the response. Ensures initial draft is compliant, responsive, and specifically tailored to each client’s needs. Works collaboratively with the SMEs to ensure new requirements are identified and documented. Facilitates internal flow and review of all RFP inputs and directs production of final master RFP. Determines and maintains the timeline for each response to ensure that deadlines are met. Ensures security and integrity of all RFP documentation. Reviews and responds to requests within the business development group. Takes on additional assignments, such as RFP follow-up requests, proposal library update projects and other ad hoc assignments. Helps develop and maintain RFP best practices. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization’s quality program(s). QUALIFICATIONS Education & Licensing Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Experience Four (4) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include one (1) year of project management experience and one (1) year of proofing/editing experience. Experience with RFPio software a preferred but not required. Skills & Knowledge Strong grammar and proofreading skills Knowledge of appropriate software Good project management skills Good time management and organizational skills Good oral and written communication skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products Ability to work in a fast paced high pressure environment Ability to work in a team environment Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability, excellent, judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work=related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed y the colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.