Advanced Specialist, Bid Management

Pearson • Indianapolis, IN • 1d ago

As part of the proposals team, the Advanced Specialist, Bid Management ( Senior Proposal Analyst) will work closely with Business Development, the Solutions team, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and other key staff to develop and deliver high-quality, compelling proposals in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The Proposal Analyst will contribute throughout the entire proposal process, from proposal pre-work to proposal creation and delivery to limited post-submission support.

Proposal Development Responsibilities

Partners with Business Development to drive the proposal process from start to finish, serving as the primary point of contact for proposal development tasks

Review RFP in detail and identify mandatory business requirements

Provide all documentation needed for proposal construction to involved parties, including Business Development, Solutions, SMEs, other proposals team members, and other key staff

Provide guidance to the Associate Proposal Analyst and/or Proposal Writer on other tasks, including text shell construction, staffing documents, appendices, mandatory forms, etc. When no APA or PW is assigned, the Proposal Analyst is responsible for these tasks

Work with Associate Proposal Analyst and/or Proposal writer to populate and/or customize proposal text owned by the proposals team as needed for each proposal

Supervise or complete incorporation of edits, proofreading, and final editing/formatting of text

Deliver error-free files for proposal production

Oversee and support proposal production tasks, as needed

Other Responsibilities

Assist in training of Associate Proposal Analysts on proposal processes

Assist in updating and maintaining boilerplate text owned by proposals team

Support updates to and maintenance of training materials for all proposals team roles

Qualifications

BA or BS, preferably in English, Journalism, or similar degree

Minimum two years in proposal writing/management or other relevant writing/business experience

Experience in education or assessment industry preferred

Expert proficiency with Microsoft 0365

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Highly organized and detail oriented

Able to work independently while remaining committed and responsive to the team

Excellent writing and editing skills

Exceptional project management, planning, and time management skills

Assertive yet diplomatic communication style

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $80,000 to $90,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

Applications will be accepted through August 12, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

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Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Job: Sales Enablement

Job Family: GO\TO\MARKET

Organization: Chief Business Office

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 25238

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