The role:
- Reporting to the Senior Manager, Deal Desk, the Senior Proposals Analyst will be managing a full proposal lifecycle (sourcing, strategy development, proposal management, submission, and post-submission).
- You’re an outstanding written communicator, and can successfully contribute to multiple simultaneous proposal projects while working cross-functionally to inform proposal responses.
- You also have experience working in Adobe, G Suite, and content management tools such as Loopio.
Why you’ll love this role:
Proposal Development:
- To understand response strategy, and will develop expertise in Newsela’s product suite and offerings to successfully position our company to the market.
- Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining knowledge of Newsela as the products expand and improve.
- Lead end-to-end proposal creation for RFPs, ensuring alignment with client requirements, timelines, and company objectives.
- Draft, edit, and format proposal content with an emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and professionalism.
Proposal Execution:
- Leverage Loopio, along with their ability to analyze RFP requirements, to craft compelling, accurate, and comprehensive responses.
- They will ensure all proposals are delivered on time, meeting hard deadlines without compromising quality or compliance. This includes creating and adhering to detailed project schedules, managing priorities effectively, and proactively
- addressing any potential risks or delays.
- You will maintain accountability for the entire proposal lifecycle, from initial intake to final submission, ensuring timely, professional, and error-free deliverables.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Legal teams to gather input and insights for proposal development.
- Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders to ensure timely review and approval of proposals.
- Facilitate and lead proposal kickoff meetings, brainstorming sessions, and post-mortem reviews.
- Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership on proposal outcomes and insights.
Content Management:
- Develop and maintain a centralized repository of reusable content, templates, and proposal-related resources.
- Regularly update content to reflect current product offerings, services, and company capabilities.
Systemization:
- Contribute to the refinement of RFP response systems
- Provide input to make our RFP responses more efficient and high quality, leading to an improved win rate over time.
Why you’re a great fit:
- 2+ years of experience in managing full proposal lifecycle, including proposal writing in education or a related field
- Previous experience with proposal management software (Loopio or other)
- Experience with proposal responses to SLED markets, with a strong portfolio in K-12.
- Project management experience is a plus.
- Experience with these Newsela softwares/programs: Google Suite; Word, Excel, Adobe DC/Pro, Salesforce.
- Excellent time management and able to manage multiple projects at the same time.
Base compensation: $72,300 - $81,000. Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits.
Why you’ll love working at Newsela:
- Health & Wellness: Access to the world’s leading medical experts for healthcare (pets included!). Discounts and resources to stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.
- Work From Home: Almost all of our roles are fully remote - tech stipend included!
- Supporting ALL Families: Supplemental programs and time off to take care of your family and yourself.
- Time Off: Flexible PTO to recharge, including Sabbatical Leave
- Inclusive Experiences: Robust DEIB curriculum, Identity & Experience Groups (Affinity Groups + Employee Resource Group), Authentic & Transparent conversations with Executive Leadership Teams, and integration of DEIB lens across Talent lifecycle processes.
- Professional Development: Holistic Learning & Development Programs that enable meaningful & inclusive experiences, programs that build future-focused competencies, cohort & community learning sessions that foster a sense of belonging, and individual development plans aligned with your personal and professional aspirations to turn goals into reality.
- Make A Difference: No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers.
About Newsela:
Newsela takes authentic, real world content from trusted sources and makes it instruction ready for K-12 classrooms. Each text is published at five reading levels, so content is accessible to every learner. Today, over 3.3 million teachers and 40 million students have registered with Newsela for content that's personalized to student interests, accessible to everyone, aligned to instructional standards, and attached to activities and reporting that hold teachers accountable for instruction and students accountable for their work.
With over 15,000 texts on our platform and multiple new texts published every day across 20+ genres, Newsela enables educators to go deep on any subject they choose.
