WHO WE ARE
Edmentum is a dynamic educator and student-focused company dedicated to tech-enabled learning solutions. Our goal is to ensure that all students have access to flexible learning environments and educators have the tools they need to support their students. We are on a mission to create innovative, proven learning technology, partnering with educators to ignite student potential. We are a Remote First organization with a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
What You'll Do
At Edmentum, winning the opportunity to serve students and educators starts with a compelling story, and as our Proposal Specialist, you'll be the one telling it. You'll own the proposal process from start to finish, turning complex RFPs into clear, persuasive, and winning responses that open doors for our mission. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for a skilled writer and project coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes real pride in the craft of their work.
In this role you will:
- Lead end-to-end proposal development, from RFP analysis and work assignment through final production and submission, ensuring every response is compliant, compelling, and on time.
- Write, edit, and refine proposal content, including both customized and boilerplate sections, with sharp attention to voice, messaging, and style.
- Coordinate cross-functional proposal teams, partnering with SMEs across the organization to gather insights and craft persuasive, solution-specific content.
- Maintain and grow Edmentum's proposal knowledge base, developing new content and keeping existing materials accurate and up to date.
- Track and report RFP activity metrics, including submission timelines and win/loss outcomes, to inform strategy and continuous improvement.
- Support client opportunity tracking and serve as a collaborative resource for peer review across the proposal team.
Who You Are
- You have a bachelor's degree, ideally in English, Technical Communication, or a related Communications field.
- You have proven experience in proposal, business, marketing, or technical writing in a corporate setting.
- You are skilled at analyzing RFP requirements and building structured, compliant, and persuasive responses from the ground up.
- You are an exceptional communicator, both in writing and in conversation, with a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- You are able to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
- You are highly organized, with strong time management skills and the judgment to set priorities and escalate when needed.
- You have experience working directly with technical and non-technical experts to translate complex information into clear, engaging content.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced MS Word skills; experience with Qvidian, RFPIO, or Adobe tools is a plus.
- You are a resourceful researcher who can quickly get up to speed on unfamiliar topics to produce accurate, credible writing.
- You are energized by collaboration and bring a team-first mindset to everything you do.
- You are willing to take on evolving responsibilities based on business needs.
Job Application Deadline: May 5, 2026
At Edmentum, we are committed to pay transparency. The salary range provided reflects market research, the responsibilities of the role, and alignment with our compensation principles. Actual compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill sets. All compensation decisions are individualized and based on the specific circumstances of each candidate.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your overall well-being and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with various plan options, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and a flexible Time Away Program along with 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 1 wellness day, and a winter office closure at the end of December. Additionally, we provide resources to promote wellness, ensuring you have the support you need both professionally and personally. Our goal is to provide a benefits package that helps you thrive in all aspects of life.
Edmentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, status as a disabled, recently separated, Armed Forces service medal or other protected veteran (“covered veteran”), marital status, status regarding public assistance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We are dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities and to creating an environment that supports our employees' physical and mental health. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a covered veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact [email protected].
As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-powered tools to support our HR team in reviewing, screening, and managing applications. These tools aim to improve efficiency, consistency, and fairness, but final decisions are made by our people. Applicants' personal information (e.g., resume, cover letter, qualifications, and application responses) may be processed by third-party AI tools for tasks like resume parsing, skills matching, candidate ranking, and interview scheduling.
Edmentum’s notice regarding the collection of personal information from interested candidates is available here
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