CDW is hiring a Proposal Specialist - Federal

About the Role

The Proposal Specialist will create and manage proposal responses for federal government opportunities, ensuring content meets strict compliance standards and submission deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive proposal documents in response to federal solicitations
  • Collaborate with sales and technical teams to gather required information
  • Ensure all submissions adhere to government regulations and formatting guidelines
  • Track proposal deadlines and manage multiple concurrent responses
  • Maintain compliance with federal acquisition standards
  • Coordinate input from subject matter experts across departments
  • Edit and proofread proposal content for clarity and consistency
  • Use internal systems to manage proposal workflows and documentation
  • Respond to requests for information, quotations, and bids from government agencies
  • Ensure accuracy of pricing, terms, and conditions in submissions
  • Maintain a library of reusable proposal content and past responses
  • Participate in post-submission reviews to identify improvement areas
  • Support win-loss analysis for submitted proposals
  • Stay current on federal procurement trends and requirements
  • Assist in training team members on proposal best practices
  • Ensure security requirements are met for handling sensitive government data
  • Format documents to meet specific agency submission criteria
  • Manage version control for proposal drafts and final versions
  • Coordinate with legal and compliance teams when necessary
  • Contribute to process improvements in the proposal development lifecycle

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with federal government contracts
  • Knowledge of CDW or similar IT solutions providers
  • Certification in proposal management or federal contracting
  • Background in technology or IT services proposals
  • Prior role supporting government sales teams

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Part of the federal sales support team focused on government contracts

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in securing federal business by delivering high-quality, compliant proposals that meet strict government standards and deadlines.

What You’ll Do

You will be responsible for leading the creation and submission of proposals in response to federal government solicitations, coordinating with internal teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and competitiveness.

Not available

Required Skills
ComplianceProject ManagementCommunicationTime Management
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CDW
CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments.
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Posted 8 months ago

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