Resource Innovations is seeking a Proposal Development Lead to join our growing remote team though we prefer to fill this position with someone in the eastern or central time zone. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Proposal Development Lead with a strong background in writing and leading proposal teams to join our dynamic team. As a Proposal Development Lead you will{{{{:}
- }}}Orchestrate the proposal development process from RFP release through contract aw
- ardSupport proposal and business development efforts in close collaboration with subject matter experts and external partn
- ersWrite custom copy that reflects our corporate and winning proposal strateg
- iesParticipate in pre-sale and positioning activi
- tieLead post-submission activities including finalist presentation development and responses to client clarification questi
onsA proposal development lead plays a crucial role in Resource Innovations’ success in securing new business opportunities and retaining existing business for the company by ensuring our proposals align with our corporate goals, crafting compelling narrative in the proposal, working at all levels within the company to mitigate operational risks, and ensuring that we submit high-quality proposals that comply with RFP requiremen
ts.Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power chan
ge.Duties and Responsibilit
- iesLead proposal development process from RFP receipt through submission including writing owning and writing content for all sections and participating in post-submission activities in a fully virtual environment working collaboratively with subject matter experts, sales leads, and external partn
- ersDevelop and uphold proposal development sched
- uleWrite RFP-compliant proposal content that is persuasive, compelling, and supports strategies and win themes using proposal content library and new content developed through interviews with subject matter expe
- rtsMaintain and update critical sales management tools including Salesforce and SharePo
- intFollow internal capture planning, proposal development, and presentation development processes and procedur
- es Provide technical writing, editing, and/or proofreading as nee
- dedCoordinate approvals for pricing and any exceptions or deviations from Resource Innovations’ standing operating procedu
- resProcess complex technical information and create customized, persuasively written text / graphics for inclusion in a propo
- salProduce, assemble, ship, upload, and/or otherwise deliver proposals on time in accordance with RFP/RFI requirem
- entSupport post-submission requests such as developing responses to clarification questions, participating in presentation development, and archiving informat
- ionOther duties as assig
nedRequireme
- ntsBachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Marketing, English, Journalism, Communications, or related field OR 5+ years demonstrated and related experience in writing and editing large, complex proposals, or equivalent combination of education and experie
- nce3+ years of experience developing, writing, producing, and managing materials in response to RFPs/RFIs/RFQs/R
- FAsExperience with internet research, SharePoint, Salesforce, and advanced abilities in the Microsoft Office suite of software, including Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Adobe Acro
- batStrong writing ski
- llsManagement and leadership ski
- llsInterest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environm
entPreferred Skills, Education And Experie
- nceBackground in writing and communications for technical, service-oriented compan
- iesKnowledge of demand side management, demand response, or other energy engineering and efficiency progr
- amsLocated in the Central or Eastern time z
- oneInDesign or other desk top publishing applicat
- ionWorking knowledge of Microsoft Ex
- celExperience in a leadership r
oleBenef
itsResource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on candidate’s qualifications. Resource Innovations also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds, a discretionary bonus and an overall comprehensive benefits packa
ge.About Resource Innovati
onsResource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power chan
ge.Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does wo
rk.The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.