Sr Specialist, Govt Bid

Canon • Huntingtn Sta, NY

202d • Remote

About The Position

Canon is seeking an experienced Senior Government Bid Specialist to lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of competitive and compliant proposals in response to federal government solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs). The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the government procurement process, strong project management skills, and the ability to develop winning strategies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years of related experience, including three years as a Government Bid Specialist at the GMD.
• Extensive knowledge of procurement rules and regulations.
• Ability to identify clauses missing from a solicitation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to all deadline requirements.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze government solicitations and manage the end-to-end bid response process.
• Develop and maintain proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and response templates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, pricing, contracts, legal, technical, etc.) to gather input and write compelling, compliant content.
• Conduct final quality assurance checks to ensure submissions meet all requirements and deadlines.
• Maintain and update bid libraries, templates, and past performance documentation.
• Track and manage multiple simultaneous bid efforts under tight deadlines.
• Interface with contracting officers and procurement officials when clarification is needed.
• Provide strategic input during proposal reviews (e.g., color team reviews).
• Support post-submission activities, including best-and-final offers, clarifications, and award debriefings.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Employee discounts.
• Dress for Your Day attire program.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community.
• Canon welcome kit and official merchandise.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Discretionary profit sharing.
• Educational assistance.
• Recognition programs.
• Vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree