JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Proposal Pricing Specialist
Reports to: Director of Client Relations
OVERVIEW:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Director, Client Relations, this is a corporate support function serving in a leading role on developing realistic pricing proposals for active business development opportunities under consideration. This role will support all pricing functions related to business development activities for our U.S. based operations. The Proposal Pricing Specialist will also be tasked with facilitating the various tasks required for identification and pricing of all products, services and resources required to support the referenced opportunities. The successful candidate is required to function remotely, while actively working with other members of the business development team, in accordance with routine guidelines and ongoing supervision
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Review Request for Proposals (RFPs) and participate in business development and proposal activities
- Construct accurate assessment of mandatory minimum contractual hours of services to be provided for duration of contract period
- Maintain familiarity with compensation and benefits structure as dictated by contractual requirements and/or jurisdiction where services will be provided
- Conduct comprehensive assessment of Request for Proposal (RFP) identifying all costs associated with fulfilling contractual requirements, i.e., uniforms, equipment, vehicles, insurance, etc.
- Review RFPs to determine general and specific cost requirements and ensures proposals capture all project-related expenses and complies with both business and operational requirements
- Support the development of realistic cost proposal schedules that meet RFP and company requirements within strict deadlines
- Generate detailed pricing using a pricing model, proposal structure, and pricing strategy with MS Excel
- Prepare cost volume documents in line with specific instructions provided within the RFP
- Perform duties in collaboration with members and leadership of proposal development team to integrate pricing and program strategy into a winning proposal
- Collaborate efforts with cross-functional teams including operations, human resources, training, and programs management for planning, organization, production and revisions to price/cost volumes
- Provide all relevant price justifications and explanatory responses to support data to justify adequacy, realism reasonableness, and audit validation
- Perform RFP and Pricing analysis both before and after a contract award
- Perform assessment and effectively communicate risks and opportunities associated with estimated project costs
- Capture lessons learned to implement ongoing improvements to the proposal pricing templates
PROPOSED WORK SCHEDULE:
Days: Monday – Friday (Virtual / Remote Position)
Schedule: 1:00pm to 10:00pm (Nigerian Time Zone)
(1-hour unpaid lunch break)
8:00am to 5:00pm (U.S. Based, Eastern Standard Time)
Hours: 40 hours per week minimum
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- · Candidate should possess a 4-year, business related degree from an accredited university / college or equivalent experience, preferably in a(n) Accounting, Finance or Business Management
- Candidate must be proficient in using MS Office 365 including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
- Candidate should possess demonstrated experience in serving a key role in supporting proposal pricing efforts
- Candidate must have 3+ years of experience supporting a Client Prospecting, Customer Service, Business Development and/or Sales & Marketing related functions.
- Candidate should possess soft skills including attention to detail, work-flow organization, ability to use initiative and ability to follow instructions
- Candidate must possess strong verbal & written communication skills in the English Language..
Note: Strong consideration for candidates with experience supporting a U.S. based corporation.
Compensation / Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package including salary, training and opportunities for advancement. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Compensation / Benefits
- Base Compensation: ₦300,000 per month including all mandatory employee benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₦300,000.00 per month