Proposal Coordinator

**Proposal Coordinator**
- Location: Remote in Canada_

**About us**

Niricson is a growing, values-driven organization where passion for excellence and making a meaningful impact in people’s lives means showing up every day ready to think creatively, face challenges, solve problems, and ensure your team is doing their best work. The entrepreneurial spirit we were founded on provides the opportunity for you to grow with us and build a rewarding career. We are passionate about our business, and our culture and investing deeply in your growth and development to build for the future. If you have this same drive, then let's talk

**About the role**

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly motivated and dynamic Sales team. As a Proposal Coordinator, you will be a critical member supporting our Sales team. You will be responsible for the preparation and submission of priority Niricson’s proposals and for the compliance of our documents.

**Responsibilities**:

- Have direct accountability for aspects of proposal management operations. Manage “must-win” proposal operations in accordance with Niricson’s best practices.
- Provide methodologies, procedures, tools, and templates to support Niricson proposal development efforts.
- Act as the central point for the proposal development process
- Evaluate the solicitation requirements,
- Set and manage a timely process/schedule,
- Work with the technical teams to develop content that is clear, effective, and consistent.
- Develop and maintain proposal management artifacts (e.g., SharePoint/Teams site, schedule, writer's outline/compliance matrix, etc.)
- Participate in proposal lifecycle planning (e.g., strategy, schedule, compliance, color team reviews, production)
- Drive schedule and time management of activities associated with the opportunity and address/escalate schedule slippages with Account/Portfolio Teams - writers, section leads, and leadership - as applicable.
- Drive production activities and timely submission.
- Bring creativity and original thinking to the framing and structuring of the proposal.
- Debrief the Business Development team after proposal submittal
- Identify successful or unsuccessful strategies and tactics,
- Share results as appropriate and refine future proposal strategies.
- Contribute to the development of Niricson’s new business function through collaboration with Business Development team members.
- Continuously refine and improve proposal strategies.

**Required Qualifications**
- 3 years of experience working in a fast-paced proposal environment
- Experience in leading large complex proposals
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
- High attention to detail
- Strong research skills
- Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize assigned tasks to meet tight deadlines
- Willingness to travel

**Nice-to-haves**:

- Industry-wide best practices in proposal management
- Experience in project management
- Knowledge of editorial practice and standards
- Experience working in a start-up environment is preferred.
- Able and keen to work in a very fast-paced, continuously growing environment.

**Key Success Attributes**
- **Ownership** - make and keep commitments to the team, customers, and stakeholders.
- **Detail-oriented** - able to frame challenges, think critically, and design solutions from the ground up.
- **Curiosity & Learning** - believes in continuous learning.

**_ Diversity and Inclusion_**
- Niricson Software Inc. is a diverse and inclusive equal-opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, products, and our community. We are committed to fostering belonging through a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any race, gender, religious affiliation, ethnicity, or any other demographic - instead, we celebrate diversity._

**Benefits**:Extended health benefits including dental and vision, Stock Options, Performance Bonuses, 3 Weeks of Paid Vacation, and flexible working hours.