Proposal Manager Questar Assessment, Inc.

Job Category:Proposals
Questar Assessment, Inc. is an educational assessment organization that is extremely flexible, innovative, dynamic, and responsive to constantly evolving client needs. We strive to promote and enhance student learning by partnering with our state department of education and local district clients and providing quality high-stakes educational assessments and information to support and guide instructional decisions. We are seeking a Proposal Manager who will be part of a strong and cohesive Proposal Development team. The overarching goal of the Proposal Development team, as part of the Business Development team, is to ensure the delivery of high-quality, winning proposals for educational assessment programs.

Position Summary: The Proposal Manager has primary responsibility for conceptualizing and managing the writing of the content components of proposals in response to RFPs. This person will collaborate extensively with designated subject matter experts in all of Questar?s functional areas (distribution/collection, processing operations, program management, assessment development, IT/IS, measurement/research, and performance assessment) to develop and deliver all pieces of final proposals.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Distribute and monitor status of incoming Requests for Proposals, including:
? Review RFP in detail and evaluate contents of RFP for key information.
? Prepare for and facilitate proposal-related meetings.
? Identify mandatory bid requirements of RFP.
? Prepare proposal project calendar.
? Distribute required materials as appropriate before meetings.
? Prepare task list, deadlines, and assignments, and notify participants of work effort and deadlines.
? Create original text for work plan deliverables in accordance with RFP requirements.
? Locate and provide boilerplate text for subject matter experts.
? Review and edit all draft materials to ensure accuracy of materials.
Guarantee successful delivery of superior quality proposals.
Project Management responsibilities, including:
? Take ownership of entire proposal process from receipt of RFP through development and production.
? Collaborate with Proposal and Business Development team to ensure project objectives are met.
? Prepare final review copies and allow sufficient time for review.
Education and Experience:
? Bachelor's degree in English, communication studies, journalism, education, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
? 3+ years of experience with proposal/grant writing preferred.
Specific Knowledge and Skills:
? Strong command of English language.
? Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
? Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
? Strong organizational skills.
? Ability to keep a flexible schedule.
? Team player as well as ability to work independently.
? Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
Preferred/Desired:
? 4+ years of proofreading/editorial experience.
? Familiarity with Regulatory (Federal or State) bids.
? Proficient with Adobe InDesign.
? Experience in the educational assessment industry or related field.
? APMP training/certification.
? Experience with Microsoft SharePoint.
? Proficient with Visio.

Location:	Apple Valley, MN United States