Lexia Learning · 14 hours ago
Proposal Manager, State Initiatives
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Responsibilities
Establish proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs; studying requests for proposal documents; attending strategy meetings
Gather proposal information by identifying sources of information; coordinating submissions and collections; identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals
Develop proposals by assembling information including project narrative, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation methods, timetable, and staffing
Write, edit, format, and proofread template-driven proposals using current software applications with speed and accuracy
Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings; transmitting proposals
Facilitate the interpretation of the state submission and other technical requirements in a creative, compelling manner, making certain that the finished proposal is both compliant and responsive to the requirements
Maintain quality results by using templates, following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency and tone; maintaining proposal support databases
Analyze RFP losses, based on Reviewers’ comments
Improve proposal-writing results by evaluating Lexia submitted proposals, as well as competitors’ proposals
Manage a state repository of State Adoptions/Curriculum Reviews submissions
Qualification
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Required
Master’s degree with 3+ years prior experience in proposal development
Bachelors’ degree with 7+ years experience in proposal development
2+ years CRM or RFx automation software experience
Ability to manage multiple projects with levity in a deadline-oriented environment
Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal)
Knowledge and application of correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
Proven experience working with MS Office suite, Adobe suite, and Google suite
Demonstrated team player, with ability to work autonomously, as well as in a team setting
Preferred
English, Education, Marketing, or Journalism degree
2+ years project management software experience
APMP Foundations Certification
Experience working cross-functionally with Subject Matter Experts
Deep knowledge of and experience with state and regional educational organizations, as well as experience with online procurement portals
Experience in Education pedagogy
Company
Lexia Learning
Lexia is a Cambium brand, one of the best-known and most highly respected reading technology companies in the world.