Proposal Coordinator

Okta is The Worlds Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we're looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We're building a world where Identity belongs to you. The Proposal Coordinator position at Okta involves supporting the writing, editing, and coordination aspects of proposal development. The individual in this role will assist Proposal Managers in answering all aspects of RFx, maintaining the Q&A repository, and crafting executive summaries. This position requires strong writing and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to contribute creative ideas. The Proposal Coordinator will collaborate with Proposal Managers and subject matter experts, researching and writing for a dynamic product. This role also includes supporting responses to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, maintaining and updating proposal documents, and the RFP data repository. It is important for the Proposal Coordinator to be able to work in USA time zones. As a member of the Presales Team, the Proposal Coordinator will play a key role in planning, researching, developing, and editing complex content for proposals in response to customer solicitations. Responsibilities include writing and editing executive summaries, customer-specific requirements, and initial drafts/first passes on RFx. The Proposal Coordinator will help team members adhere to processes, templates, standards, and methodologies to successfully bid projects in a timely manner, as well as maintain collateral and data repository for professional, consistent, and fast-turnaround of RFx and detailed technical questionnaires. The ability to work cross functionally and track RFx responses in Salesforce is essential. Requirements for this role include a BS/BA Degree or equivalent relevant experience, along with at least 2 years of related experience, preferably in the proposal field and/or technical writing. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter, humble, multitasker, great teammate, and able to work well under pressure. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are necessary, as well as strong writing, grammar, and spelling abilities. Proficiency with Google Workspace, MS Office Suite, and cloud storage is required. The Proposal Coordinator should have the ability to engage with senior technical and upper management, lead cross-functional teams, and have experience with technical or software-related product suite. As a Full-Time Okta employee, you can look forward to amazing benefits, making a social impact, and being part of an organization that fosters Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Okta provides a dynamic work environment with the best tools, technology, and benefits to empower employees to work productively in a setting that suits their unique needs. If you are ready to find your place at Okta, visit https://www.okta.com/company/careers/. Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy at https://www.okta.com/privacy-policy/.,