Description

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.   Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

About the role: The Proposal Manager works with the Business Development and Operations Teams in writing innovative, compelling and compliant technical sales documents to secure new business contracts or renew existing contracts to operate public transit properties throughout the U.S. The Proposal Coordinator comprehensively supports the Business Development Team with Transit, Rail, and NEMT projects. The successful Proposal Manager is a creative communicator who can develop influential methods to articulate and enhance our sales message. This position works on multiple projects at once in a deadline-driven environment.

The annual salary range for this role is 66,000-94,000.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:(Benefits may vary depending on location policy.)Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeksSick days: 5 daysHolidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floatingOther standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Responsibilities:

Review Request for Proposals (RFPs) and all associated procurement documentation to become familiar with project and required response criteria for proposal.Work closely with BD project team, particularly Directors of Business Development and Operations staff (as necessary) to identify and develop technical proposal content themes and strategies.Develop action items and proposal elements to ensure compliance with project strategies.Participate in proposal related meetings and occasional on-site visitsWrite customized content to support technical proposal content themes and strategies as well as other business development and/or marketing materials.Customize boiler plate content to meet proposal requirements. Assist with updating boilerplate content, project references and other proposal related materials.Participate in company and industry training sessions as required.Other duties as required.

Education, Licensing, and Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

 

Experience:

3+ years of experience with technical writing, proofing and editing required.Experience in a fast paced, multi-project environment with short deadlines required.Experience with business development and proposal work preferred.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

Expert level proficiency w/ Word, Excel and Power Point required.Strong written and verbal communication skillsStrong time management skills; ability to successfully coordinate, prioritize and meet multiple conflicting deadlines.Strong document organization, file and control skills.Strong proficiency with Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Adobe , and Visio.Ability to take initiative with work tasks with minimal supervision.

 

Location:

Based in Lombard, Illinois offices Less than 10% travel required

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.  Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace  If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.  

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