Proposal Manager @ Energy Solutions

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

We are seeking a Proposal Manager to join the Growth Management & Strategy team at Energy Solutions. In this role, you will learn about and contribute to business development efforts and competitive proposals across all consulting departments. You will work with an incredibly talented, collaborative team and be part of what goes on behind the scenes of business development.

In this role, you will facilitate the entire proposal development process, from pre-RFP planning, through proposal development, to contract award. You will work closely with proposal writers, technical subject matter experts (SMEs), and external partner organizations to develop and deliver high-quality, winning proposals. You will participate in pre-RFP positioning activities and prepare winning proposal strategies. You will also lead post-submission activities including interview preparation. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in proposal management, excellent communication, organization and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage proposal processes from pre-RFP planning through award
Uphold proposal development process and deliverables schedule
Organize and lead cross-functional teams during the entire proposal process
Identify potential opportunities for graphic input and data visualization
Coordinate approvals for pricing and any exceptions or deviations
Manage and track communication with partner organization(s)
Manage multiple proposals simultaneously as well as other projects
Manage processes for Contracts Services, Marketing, IS, ESJ, and other internal support teams
Provide administrative and analytical support including maintaining and organizing SharePoint sites, Slack channels, and Salesforce. Develop and run reports using these systems
Maintain and improve proposal processes and techniques

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: energy efficiency programs, demand response, distributed generation, utility program implementation and design
Demonstrated understanding of utility regulatory environments is highly desirable
Superior writing, research, and communications skills
Demonstrated experience facilitating collaborative efforts with subject matter experts
Uncanny attention to detail; results-driven; demonstrated success in meeting deadlines
Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Slack, SharePoint, Salesforce, and Monday.com is a plus
Ability to work effectively in a team environment while also being self-motivated

Compensation is commensurate with experience within the pay band of $65,000 - $75,000.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions is a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. At this time, we are not accepting applications from the following states (Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming).

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility

We live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean energy solutions the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers, innovators, and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end, we’re committed to hiring, promoting, and retaining a diversity of talent, and infusing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Energy Solutions!

Background Check Information

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable Accommodations

Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email [email protected].

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