Proposal Administrator, Public Sector

Appian

4.5

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McLean, VA

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  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
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    Position summary

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    proposal best practices, contribute to the creation and management of boilerplate/reusable
    material, and assist in regular updates and maintenance of proposal collateral across internal
    content- and knowledge-management repositories.

    Responsibilities:

    • Manage the development, production, and delivery of compliant, professional proposals
      within customer-defined time frames. This includes:

    • Reviewing customer solicitations and producing response templates,
      qualifications/requirements matrices, and additional required documents;

    • Leading the development of-and providing guidance around-writing and response
      strategies, as well as proposal best practices and organizational standard operating
      procedures;

    • Coordinating, reviewing, and editing of input from a variety of departmental
      stakeholders (e.g., sales, technical, implementation, legal);

    • Leading and participating in content and compliance reviews while incorporating new
      information and updates; and

    • Formatting and production/assembly of final responses.

    • Create and maintain reusable content and collateral.

    • Assist senior team members with additional, related content or strategic side projects as

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree (writing-intensive fields preferred).

    • Minimum of one to two years of direct proposal development experience; public sector
      experience preferred.

    • Possess an understanding of the proposal-coordination/proposal-management process.

    • Possess an understanding of United States federal as well as state/local government
      procurement processes.

    • Self-motivated with the ability to balance priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate with
      multiple departments across the organization.

    • Exceptional writing, editing, document formatting, communication, and interpersonal skills.

    • High level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite required.

    • Knowledge of/proficiency with Google Suite, customer relationship management (CRM),
      and proposal-management systems preferred but not required.

    Support We Offer:
    Sales is a team sport, and as a Proposal Administrator you are one of the key players. As a team, we are successful only if you are successful. Therefore, you can expect we will provide you with:

    • Learning: the opportunity to learn about Appian as an organization, the part the proposal team plays in the sales procurement cycle, and the way in which we approach proposals and proposal management.

    • Training: education in the processes, systems, and tools needed to ensure you have
      everything you need to succeed at Appian.

    • Coaching: support from your colleagues and management along every step of your career path with Appian.

    • We look forward to having you join our team as an important contributor toward Appian's future success.

    Tools and Resources

    • Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.

    • Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.

    • Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups . These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

    About Appian

    Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations-resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com . [Nasdaq: APPN]

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    Why you should apply for a job to Appian:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 85% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 77% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Appian offers online learning through Appian University, which includes more than 3,000 LinkedIn Learning and Udemy courses.
  • Appian strives to enhance the communities we live in by giving back via company sponsored events and a charitable donations program.
  • Appian offers six AppianLIFE affinity groups—AppianWOMEN, AppianPRIDE, AppianWELLNESS, AppianGREEN, AppianHERITAGE, and AppianRISE.