Proposal Center Senior Associate

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At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you're trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That's why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description:

A Proposal Center Senior Associate's primary role is to support the firm's business development efforts by managing and producing high-quality proposals that respond to client requests and help the firm win new business. The main focus of this role will be on producing proposals for Public Sector and Government.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Manage all CRM entries and Pursuit Source site creation.
• Maintain PS resume library and vendor registration.
• Coordinate proposal development from start to finish on assigned RFPs.
• Gather necessary information and materials for proposals.
• Interact with legal and risk management on disclosure forms, conflict of interest and contract related items.
• Ensure that proposals are compliant with client requirements and are submitted on time.
• Work closely with partners, principals, and other stakeholders to understand the scope of services offered and to align the proposal with the firm's strategic goals.
• Participate in strategy sessions to develop win themes and differentiators for proposals, as necessary.
• Write clear and persuasive proposal content that articulates the firm's value proposition and differentiators, customizing content to address the specific needs and concerns of each client.
• Edit and proofread proposals for clarity, grammar, and compliance.
• Coordinate and deliver multiple proposal projects simultaneously, ensuring that all deadlines are met.
• Utilize project management tools to track proposal progress and communicate with team members.
• Participate in debriefs after proposal submissions to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Proposal Center.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years experience in proposal writing, preferably for government.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• A strong understanding of the government procurement process and experience with RFPs, RFIs, and other solicitation formats.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities to handle multiple deadlines effectively.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with Proposal Managers and other team members to meet tight deadlines and achieve shared goals.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great peopleare what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

More about Crowe:
Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

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