Proposal Specialist
Proposal Specialist
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Position Description:
CGI is more than just an IT consulting company; we are a global organization offering a world of opportunities. Become part of an outstanding culture that gives you the freedom to innovate influence decisions achieve your full potential and chart your own career. Our benefits include a share purchase program profit sharing wellness credits training and development programs and flexible work schedules.
This is a superb opportunity to join our CGIVictoria team as a Proposal Specialist with experience in large enterprise environments. CGI Proposal Specialists are responsible for coordinating and supporting proposal development efforts prior to and throughout the proposal lifecycle. Working within the Western Canada Business Units (WBU) Proposal Management Team (PMT) the Proposal Specialist assists by coordinating supporting and participating in various proposal work streams managing proposal development authoring content and formatting and production of final proposal documents both digital and in hardcopy.
Proposal Specialists are the first point of contact for CGI members developing proposals for our clients within competitive procurement processes. As the successful candidate you will be advising business developers on best practices for developing compelling proposals contributing to or authoring proposal content and vetting submitted proposals for materials that should be included in our library of standard content.
As a member of a distributed team each Proposal Specialist is responsible for supporting their own region. Proposal Specialists must be able to independently manage their own workload and be willing to share and accept tasks across the team. This role requires some flexibility due to cyclical client demand.
This role is vital to the continuing growth of CGI Western Canada Business Unit specifically the British Columbia Region as we generate dozens of complex proposals annually.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Manage proposals using CGIs proposal process
Create response framework documents for bid teams
Schedule participate and lead meetings throughout the process
Coordinate proposal content developed by teams or working groups
Format large complex documents within a provided standard template using Microsoft Office tools
Proposal production including printing and binding hardcopy documents packaging creating digital versions for submission on USB media
Submission of proposals using email or clientbased toolsets (portals websites and procurement systems)
Manipulate and create original graphics
Content and document management using Microsoft Teams and CGIs Ensemble platform (Microsoft SharePoint)
Proofread documents for consistency grammar spelling and punctuation
Update and maintain standard content library of proposal elements
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Two years experience in a business development related role (proposal management proposal support inside sales outside sales or similar)
Two years experience working with advanced functions in Microsoft technologies including: MS Word such as Styles Merge Compare and layout and formatting tools
MS Teams including creation and management of teams and channels file management and note taking
Considerable experience working in a clientfocused team environment
Good understanding of the information technology business
An understanding of formalized procurement processes in both the public and private sector
Education and certifications:
Bachelors degree in an applicable discipline (English Communications Commerce/Business Information Technology or similar).
Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) or similar certification desired
Consultative skills:
Proposal Specialists interact with a wide range of team members across the organization often in a fastpaced environment. Soft skills and the ability to make decisions with some independence are critical to success.
Ability to work effectively within a dynamic team environment
Positive selfmotivated and independent
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Detail oriented
Working to a fixed and strict deadline and supporting others in meeting the same deadline
Ability to focus on producing deliverables of uncompromising quality
Motivating team members
Adaptable to support the needs of business development teams
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency in using current versions of the Microsoft Office toolset primarily Word PowerPoint and Excel
Strong proficiency in using Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
Familiarity with Microsoft Project Internet Explorer Adobe Acrobat
Additional requirements (e.g. travel shift work oncall duty overtime):
There may be some requirement to work overtime and irregular hours. As much notice as possible is provided and time is given in lieu.
Occasional travel may be required
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors including but not limited to skill set level geographic market experience and training and licensure and certification. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range in British Columbia is $50000 $85000.
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Skills:
- English
- Proposal Writing
What you can expect from us:
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Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and wellbeing and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equalopportunity employer we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
