Overview
Role Summary
The Proposal Coordinator supports the Enterprise Development, Government Channel team by coordinating high-quality, compliant proposal submissions that advance A.E. Perkins' strategic growth across public sector markets. The Proposal Coordinator supports the Enterprise Development, Government Channel team by coordinating high-quality, compliant proposal submissions that advance A.E. Perkins' strategic growth across public sector markets. This position works closely with Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers to organize documentation, maintain timelines, and ensure accuracy and consistency across all types of RFX deliverables, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and vendor questionnaires, ensuring each submission is complete, compliant, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
Core Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities Proposal Coordination - Advanced
Collaborate with Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers throughout the entire proposal lifecycle, from intake to submission, to ensure that timelines, deliverables, and requirements are met
Collaborate with Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers to monitor proposal milestones, ensure centralized documentation, and provide status updates for all assigned projects
Team Collaboration & Communication - Intermediate
Partner with Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers to coordinate inputs from internal subject matter experts across departments, including Operations, Compliance, IT, Implementation, and Marketing
Schedule and support proposal kick-off, review to ensure clarity of expectations and deliverables
At the direction of Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers, submit required RFX deliverables, including Letters of Intent, Intent to Bid forms, vendor registrations, confidentiality/NDAs, RFX questions, addenda acknowledgments, and related attestations, accurately and on time
Content Editing & Development - Advanced
Assist with writing and refining non-technical sections such as company overviews, key personnel resumes, organizational charts, case studies, service descriptions, and implementation schedules
Assist with maintaining standard proposal templates, responses, and supporting materials in proposal management systems (e.g., Loopio)
Assist Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers with the development of proposal responses, as needed
Compliance & Quality Assurance - Advanced
Collaborate with Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers during the review of RFXs to ensure all requirements are fully compliant with RFX submission criteria
Uphold A.E. Perkins' standards for accuracy, confidentiality, and audit-ready documentation
Document Management & Archiving - Intermediate
Maintain organized digital files and archives for all submitted proposals in accordance with internal policies
Assist Proposal Analysis and Proposal Writers with tracking proposal metrics, including win/loss outcomes and post-submission feedback, through our metrics reports across A.E. Perkins' brands to support continuous improvement
Performance metrics
On-time delivery of all assigned RFX responses
Accuracy and compliance across submitted materials
Positive internal collaboration feedback from Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers
Continuous improvement in content quality and turnaround efficiency
Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Organizational Skills - Advanced
Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and maintain accuracy across complex assignments
Written and Verbal Communication - Advanced
Strong command of grammar, structure, and tone with the ability to edit or refine technical information into clear, professional content
Attention to Detail - Expert
Precision in proofreading, formatting, and validating compliance across complex proposal documents
Team Collaboration - Intermediate
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments supporting multiple internal teams
Technical Proficiency - Intermediate
High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
High familiarity with proposal management tools (e.g., Loopio) and Salesforce CRM systems is required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Health Services Administration, or related field
1-3 years of experience in proposal coordination, marketing, or administrative support
Experience in the third-party administration (TPA) of health and welfare benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Dependent Care Accounts (DCAs), Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Compliance Services (COBRA) and Retiree/Direct Billing, health insurance, healthcare administration, or HR employee benefits industry is required
Career Path Successful performance as a Proposal Coordinator (demonstrated by consistent accuracy, timeliness, and collaboration scores) leads to eligibility for promotion to Proposal Analyst I, then Proposal Analyst II, followed by Proposal Writer, and ultimately Senior Proposal Writer, with increasing responsibility for proposal leadership, capture management, content strategy, and client engagement.
Benefits NOTE: This position pays between $70,000.00 - 75,000.00 per year, plus bonus potential.
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Disability & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
LegalShield
ID Shield
Commuter Reimbursement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus Pay - This position falls under our "Corporate Bonus Plan" which entitles you to a potential bonus payout of up to 10% of your annual salary as an annual bonus, if offered employment
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Wellable membership
Telescope Health (telehealth) through Accresa
Intellect (mental health) application
Employee engagement activities, including voluntary events, raffles, book club, and more!
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Role Summary
The Proposal Coordinator supports the Enterprise Development, Government Channel team by coordinating high-quality, compliant proposal submissions that advance A.E. Perkins' strategic growth across public sector markets. The Proposal Coordinator supports the Enterprise Development, Government Channel team by coordinating high-quality, compliant proposal submissions that advance A.E. Perkins' strategic growth across public sector markets. This position works closely with Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers to organize documentation, maintain timelines, and ensure accuracy and consistency across all types of RFX deliverables, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and vendor questionnaires, ensuring each submission is complete, compliant, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
Core Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities Proposal Coordination - Advanced
Collaborate with Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers throughout the entire proposal lifecycle, from intake to submission, to ensure that timelines, deliverables, and requirements are met
Collaborate with Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers to monitor proposal milestones, ensure centralized documentation, and provide status updates for all assigned projects
Team Collaboration & Communication - Intermediate
Partner with Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers to coordinate inputs from internal subject matter experts across departments, including Operations, Compliance, IT, Implementation, and Marketing
Schedule and support proposal kick-off, review to ensure clarity of expectations and deliverables
At the direction of Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers, submit required RFX deliverables, including Letters of Intent, Intent to Bid forms, vendor registrations, confidentiality/NDAs, RFX questions, addenda acknowledgments, and related attestations, accurately and on time
Content Editing & Development - Advanced
Assist with writing and refining non-technical sections such as company overviews, key personnel resumes, organizational charts, case studies, service descriptions, and implementation schedules
Assist with maintaining standard proposal templates, responses, and supporting materials in proposal management systems (e.g., Loopio)
Assist Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers with the development of proposal responses, as needed
Compliance & Quality Assurance - Advanced
Collaborate with Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers during the review of RFXs to ensure all requirements are fully compliant with RFX submission criteria
Uphold A.E. Perkins' standards for accuracy, confidentiality, and audit-ready documentation
Document Management & Archiving - Intermediate
Maintain organized digital files and archives for all submitted proposals in accordance with internal policies
Assist Proposal Analysis and Proposal Writers with tracking proposal metrics, including win/loss outcomes and post-submission feedback, through our metrics reports across A.E. Perkins' brands to support continuous improvement
Performance metrics
On-time delivery of all assigned RFX responses
Accuracy and compliance across submitted materials
Positive internal collaboration feedback from Proposal Analysts and Proposal Writers
Continuous improvement in content quality and turnaround efficiency
Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Organizational Skills - Advanced
Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and maintain accuracy across complex assignments
Written and Verbal Communication - Advanced
Strong command of grammar, structure, and tone with the ability to edit or refine technical information into clear, professional content
Attention to Detail - Expert
Precision in proofreading, formatting, and validating compliance across complex proposal documents
Team Collaboration - Intermediate
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments supporting multiple internal teams
Technical Proficiency - Intermediate
High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
High familiarity with proposal management tools (e.g., Loopio) and Salesforce CRM systems is required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Health Services Administration, or related field
1-3 years of experience in proposal coordination, marketing, or administrative support
Experience in the third-party administration (TPA) of health and welfare benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Dependent Care Accounts (DCAs), Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Compliance Services (COBRA) and Retiree/Direct Billing, health insurance, healthcare administration, or HR employee benefits industry is required
Career Path Successful performance as a Proposal Coordinator (demonstrated by consistent accuracy, timeliness, and collaboration scores) leads to eligibility for promotion to Proposal Analyst I, then Proposal Analyst II, followed by Proposal Writer, and ultimately Senior Proposal Writer, with increasing responsibility for proposal leadership, capture management, content strategy, and client engagement.
Benefits NOTE: This position pays between $70,000.00 - 75,000.00 per year, plus bonus potential.
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Disability & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
LegalShield
ID Shield
Commuter Reimbursement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus Pay - This position falls under our "Corporate Bonus Plan" which entitles you to a potential bonus payout of up to 10% of your annual salary as an annual bonus, if offered employment
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Wellable membership
Telescope Health (telehealth) through Accresa
Intellect (mental health) application
Employee engagement activities, including voluntary events, raffles, book club, and more!
#J-18808-Ljbffr