Senior Proposal Coordinator

Company:  Cornerstone Research
Location: Chicago
Closing Date: 31/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Role Overview:

If you enjoy working with proposal management technology looking for an opportunity to display your project management skills, then we would like to meet with you!
The Senior Proposal Coordinator will support the consulting staff's proposal development efforts by overseeing and maintaining the proposal technology platform, providing analytics, and reporting, and collaborating with internal stakeholders. In addition to oversight of the technical functionality, they will assist in helping to build and maintain the system's content libraries, user interface, and AI tools. The Senior Proposal Coordinator will also contribute to product development and manage related change management initiatives.

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 900-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

You'll Love It Here If You:

  • Embrace learning and continuous improvement

  • Set and strive for a high bar of excellence

  • Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!

  • Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it's harder or takes longer

  • Are passionate about what you do

How You'll Help Our Team Succeed:

  • Collaborate with consultants and administrative team members to gather relevant information for inclusion in pitch and proposals.

  • Maintain and update the proposal system, ensuring it is user-friendly and up to date with the latest content and branded templates.

  • Track and analyze the success rate of pitches and proposals to identify areas for improvement and best practices.

  • Assist with proposal presentations by providing logistical and technical support.

  • Support the formatting and editing efforts led by the Graphics team on proposal documents.

We're looking for passionate individuals who share our firm's core values and can bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team. We believe in cultivating a diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can thrive, and does their best work. We encourage you to apply if you meet our minimum qualifications and are excited about this position. We welcome your application even if you don't meet every preferred qualification. Your skills and experience are valuable, and we look forward to learning more about you!

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

  • 3+ years of experience in a similar role; legal or professional services experience preferred.

  • The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm.

  • The ability to communicate effectively and professionally.

  • Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm's financial and operational functions.

  • The mindset to provide superior service.

  • Experience with pitch and proposal technology platforms.

  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

  • Experience working on proposals, reading, and analyzing requests for proposals (RFPs).

  • Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong customer service focus, excellent problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.

  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to act independently.

  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

FOR WASHINGTON, DC ONLY: Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position between $65,200 and $79,000. A job offer will depend on how closely a candidate's skills, experience and education match the requirements for the role. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes annual performance bonus and generous benefits.

FOR NEW YORK CITY ONLY: Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position between $68,300 and $82,900. A job offer will depend on how closely a candidate's skills, experience and education match the requirements for the role. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes annual performance bonus and generous benefits.

Who We Are:

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

The firm's uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at Cornerstone Research.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

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