Senior Proposal Specialist | Public Sector Advisory Services

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At FORVIS, your career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities. This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.

Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With several industry focus areas, multiple service lines, and locations in five geographical regions across the country to choose from, the opportunities for your career are without limit.

About FORVIS

FORVIS is a Top-10 professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, driven by our commitment to using our forward vision to provide rewarding career opportunities and deliver unmatched client experiences. Learn more at FORVIS.com

Design your career with purpose at FORVIS. For more information about our firm locations, visit FORVIS.com. FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.

It is FORVIS's standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

• FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
• FORVIS further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with FORVIS.
• Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of FORVIS without having a FORVIS vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of FORVIS.

Requisition Number: 2234667

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External Description: Description & Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Proposal Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in proposal development, particularly within the public sector, and will be responsible for leading the creation of compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals. This role requires excellent project management, writing and communication skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. This role develops original proposal content and revises existing content to meet the requirements while also providing differentiators. This role is responsible for maintaining and updating a library of past performance case studies, service team resumes, and information related to teaming partner relationships (capabilities statements, resumes, etc.).

How you will contribute:

• Lead the end-to-end proposal development process for grants management, public sector, public healthcare, and public higher education opportunities, including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Establish and manage the workflow of multiple proposal projects concurrently to meet all internally established and deliverable deadlines, ensuring timely completion.
• Collaborate with subject matter advisors, business development, and technical teams to gather and synthesize information required for proposals.
• Write, edit, and format proposal content to ensure clarity, compliance, and persuasiveness.
• Use critical thinking to help incorporate a strategic approach in proposal documents, solve practical problems, and effectively manage a variety of variables and input points.
• Conduct thorough reviews of proposal documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with firm brand and style guidelines and client requirements.
• Deliver exceptional client service to primary proposal contacts, ensuring a seamless and professional experience throughout the proposal process.
• For non-awards, request evaluations/scoring sheets and awarded proposal either through prospect contact or prepare FOIA request. Hold debrief meetings with prospect and/or primary proposal contacts.
• Participate in post-submission debriefs and incorporate feedback to continuously improve proposal quality.
• Assist in maintaining a repository of proposal templates, boilerplate content, past performance, and best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, government procurement processes, and competitor activities.
• Review assigned procurement sites for relevant pursuit opportunities.
• Track and report progress on annual goals, using performance metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement
• Assist with other special projects as determined by team leadership

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a small, dynamic team.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to deliver high-quality work within specified timelines.
• The ability to maintain the integrity of all proposal documentation.
• Effective and professional communication skills.
• High motivation and dedication to succeeding in a professional, deadline-driven environment.
• Solid writing abilities, excellent oral communication skills, including a strong executive presence, a sharp eye for detail, exceptional critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently without missing deadlines.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality, demonstrating a dedication to providing unmatched client service.
• The initiative, skill, and personal commitment to manage multiple projects and details concurrently, follow up, and bring tasks and projects to full completion.
• Ability to produce accurate, compliant, and compelling work independently and with others
• Proven organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to complete varied work tasks on schedule, and lead deliverable efforts by others; and the proven ability to manage documents

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in proposal writing, government or public sector environment a plus.
• A proven track record of successfully managing and winning complex proposals.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, editing in Adobe, and proposal management software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with QuorusDocs proposal software.
• APMP, Shipley, or equivalent training/experience.
• Experience with federal, state, and local government proposals.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.

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City: Tysons

State: Virginia

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With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, Forvis Mazars is committed to providing a different perspective and an unmatched client experience that feels right, personal and natural. We respect and reflect the range of perspectives, knowledge and local understanding of our people and clients. We take the time to listen to deliver consistent audit and assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services worldwide.

We nurture a deep understanding of our clients’ industries, delivering greater insight, deeper specialization and tailored solutions through people who listen to understand, are responsive and consult with purpose to deliver value.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP.Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.