Proposal Development Specialist

Robinson Global Management•Chicago, IL

2d•$79,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Robinson Global Management is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Proposal Development Specialist to lead and support the preparation of competitive proposals, qualifications packages, bids, and business development submissions. This hybrid position combines remote work flexibility with periodic in-person meetings, client engagements, training sessions, and strategic planning activities. The successful candidate will collaborate with leadership, consultants, subject matter experts, and external partners to produce compelling, compliant, and high-quality proposal submissions that support organizational growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Public Administration, English, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in proposal writing, proposal coordination, procurement support, business development, grant writing, or related fields.
Strong technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Experience responding to government, public-sector, consulting, engineering, construction, or professional services solicitations.
Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience using CRM, proposal management, or collaboration software.
Knowledge of supplier diversity and public procurement practices.

Responsibilities

Manage the proposal development lifecycle from opportunity identification through final submission.
Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Invitations to Tender (ITTs), and related procurement documents.
Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and submission plans.
Draft, edit, and format proposal content, executive summaries, technical narratives, and supporting documentation.
Coordinate input from consultants, project managers, and subject matter experts.
Ensure proposal submissions meet all compliance requirements, deadlines, and evaluation criteria.
Conduct quality assurance reviews for accuracy, completeness, grammar, and consistency.
Maintain proposal libraries, templates, project profiles, resumes, and reference materials.
Research potential procurement opportunities and assist with business development initiatives.
Support client presentations, capability statements, and marketing collateral development.
Track proposal metrics and recommend process improvements.
Participate in occasional in-person meetings, workshops, and strategic planning sessions.