Government Contracts & RFP Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Search for and monitor federal, state, and local government bid opportunities through online portals, subscriptions, and other resources.
• Review and evaluate RFP/RFI solicitations to determine alignment with the company s services, capabilities, and business objectives.
• Summarize key requirements and communicate potential opportunities to leadership for decision-making.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts, department leaders, and other stakeholders to gather information, technical details, and pricing needed for proposals.
• Create and maintain timelines for each RFP process to ensure deadlines are met.
• Facilitate regular status updates with all contributors to track progress and address issues.
• Assist in drafting, editing, and assembling proposal content in compliance with solicitation requirements.
• Maintain an organized database of RFP opportunities, responses, and outcomes for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Monitor changes, addendums, and Q&A responses from issuing agencies to ensure proposal accuracy.
• Stay current with government procurement trends, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in government contracting, proposal coordination, or procurement research (federal and local experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of the RFP process and government procurement regulations.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex requirements into clear summaries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure compliance with all submission requirements.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively.