Services Proposal Specialist (Req#1196)

The Services Proposal Specialist is responsible for supporting the business development lifecycle across multiple opportunities, working as a collaborative team member. This role entails coordinating capture and proposal activities, managing tasks within the proposal process, and contributing to the organization’s strategic growth objectives. They will also work closely with the practice area subject matter experts to create and maintain customized and comprehensive content.

The essential functions of this position include:

• Writing, editing and conceptual development of technical content to create compelling proposals (Primary Responsibility)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Business Development, Staffing, external partners, and others to gather information needed for the development of a proposal.
• Research customer details including values, mission statement and objectives and requirements, and incorporate key principles into tailored executive summaries for each proposal response.
• Partner with Solutions Teams and Tier 2 Partners in order to maintain and update the master library documents to keep them current with the most recent and accurate information.
• Support several proposals simultaneously in a high-volume, quick-turnaround environment
• Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; coordinating requirements with all contributors; and contributing deliverable status information to review meetings
• Edit and proofread proposals and other relevant materials ensuring accuracy, clarity, readability
• Work with the ePlus Marketing Team, generate proposals in accordance with ePlus standard proposal templates in Word and PowerPoint and assists proposal team members in the use, and regular maintenance of the proposal templates.

• Bachelor’s degree in a communications or technical discipline, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in business development, capture management, or proposal coordination in the Information Technology Integrator space
• Strong experience with the conventions of form, structure, and notation in technical writing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong leadership, organizational, planning, communication, and time management skills
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong editing skills; must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to act independently

The initial base salary range for this position is expected to be between $65,000 and $85,000 annually. The final base salary offered will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, depth of experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, our compensation structure may include other components such as commissions and discretionary bonuses.

ePlus offers a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, employee stock purchase program and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and personal leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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