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CDW

Proposal Specialist

CDW

. Lead the end-to-end proposal process for RFPs, RFIs, RFQs and similar solicitations .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $71,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the proposal process, including writing and editing compliant content, coordinating cross-functional teams, and utilizing generative AI tools for efficiency. Possesses strong project management skills with a focus on compliance and attention to detail in high-pressure environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Proposal WritingProject ManagementGenerative AI ToolsMicrosoft Office SuitePublic Sector Procurement Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Proposal ManagementTechnical WritingEditingContent DevelopmentCompliance Management
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailJudgmentComposure Under PressureConstructive Communication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft SharePointAdobe AcrobatRFP Response Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
APMP CertificationPMI Certification
Industry Keywords
RFPRFQRFIsColor Team ReviewsGovernment ProcurementContractsT&CsPurchasing RequirementsIT ProductsCompetitive Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AssemblyPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the end-to-end proposal process for RFPs, RFIs, RFQs and similar solicitations
  • Run color team reviews from assignment through submission
  • Coordinate resources across sales, technical, pricing, contracts, legal, program management, partners and vendors
  • Analyze solicitations, evaluation criteria, instructions and risks
  • Build compliance matrices, outlines, schedules, roles and action tracking
  • Research customer priorities, constraints, incumbents and competitive landscapes
  • Support sales-led bid/no-bid decisions
  • Manage concurrent proposals and escalate issues
  • Plan, facilitate and adjudicate Kickoff, Pink, Red and Gold reviews; coordinate Green pricing reviews
  • Develop win strategies, themes, discriminators and value propositions
  • Write, edit and tailor persuasive, accurate and compliant content
  • Use approved generative AI tools to analyze solicitations, draft and refine content, summarize requirements and speed reviews
  • Verify AI output, protect confidential data and grow content libraries, templates and boilerplate
  • Ensure compliance with forms, certifications, formatting and page limits
  • Manage final assembly, quality control and on-time portal submission
  • Support clarifications, Q&A, orals, BAFOs and protests
  • Conduct debriefs, capture lessons learned, support award transition and close opportunities
  • Participate in training, process-improvement initiatives, industry days and pre-proposal conferences
  • Share best practices with peers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Two or more years of proposal writing, proposal management, project management, technical/business writing or editorial experience
  • Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadline-driven projects simultaneously
  • Strong attention to detail and focus on compliance
  • Working proficiency with generative AI tools and willingness to adopt new technology
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat
  • Sound judgment, composure under pressure and constructive communication with all levels of the organization, including executives
  • Public sector or government procurement knowledge, including contracts, T&Cs and purchasing requirements
  • General knowledge of IT products, services and solutions
  • Experience with proposal content/RFP response platforms and structured color team reviews (e.g., Shipley)
  • APMP certification (Foundation or Practitioner) or PMI certification (CAPM or PMP)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus target of 5% subject to terms and conditions of plan
  • Benefits overview available at https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
  • Collaborative environment
  • Supported professional growth
  • Equal opportunity employment