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Proposal Coordinator (Dept. of Energy Specific) - AI

The Proposal Coordinator supports the development, coordination, and submission of proposals in response to federal, state, municipal, and tribal solicitations, with an emphasis on U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other civilian agency opportunities. This role works closely with Proposal Managers, Pricing, Business Development, and technical staff to support proposal planning, content development, compliance tracking, production, and submission activities.

The Proposal Coordinator plays an integral role throughout the proposal lifecycle, from initial solicitation review through final delivery, ensuring accuracy, organization, and compliance with solicitation requirements, including DOE-specific formats, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions (e.g., RFPs, FOAs, and RFQs). Responsibilities may include coordinating inputs across technical volumes, maintaining compliance matrices, managing schedules and artifacts, and supporting electronic submissions.

The successful candidate will have successful experience navigating GSA eBuy to pull solicitation documents and submit bids and quotes; share and review eBuy notifications with appropriate proposal staff; deconflict eBuy notifications; serve as authorized proxy to respond to MAS modifications.

The pay rate for this position is $35.82/hour - $43.70/hour. This position comes with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 3% match, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays.

This position will be posted for 5 days or until filled.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Read, interpret, analyze, and support Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Bid (ITB), and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) task orders.
• Have successful experience navigating GSA eLibrary to assess active Schedules and eBuy to pull solicitation documents and submit bids and quotes
• Share and review eBuy notifications with appropriate proposal staff, ensuring timely communication and coordination in response to near term deadlines
• Deconflict eBuy notifications across multiple MAS contractor subsidiaries
• Serve as authorized proxy to update MAS contracts in response to contract modifications and other customer notifications
• Support proposal development from initial data collection through final delivery, including formatting, editing, writing, and coordinating with staff, teaming partners, consultants, and clients.
• Assist with writing and editing proposal content, including for RFIs, Sources Soughts, and proposals, and be solely responsible for Sources Sought/RFQ/RFI development as assigned.
• Populate forms and coordinate with Contracts on completion of forms requiring Contracts attention. Help to gather artifacts for completion of Contractual, Administrative, and Pricing Volumes, such as financials, Representations & Certifications, and proof of certifications.
• Coordinate with internal staff and external stakeholders (e.g., teaming partners, consultants) to ensure their timely submission of proposal content as delegated.
• Support Proposal Manager(s) and/or other Proposal Coordinator(s) by researching information for proposal responses (e.g., metrics, dates, etc.).
• Maintain proposal and project information/attributes within the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system as needed.
• Develop or support the creation of tables, charts, and graphics to enhance proposal content.
• Prepare and coordinate past performance submissions and supporting documentation.
• Edit and review draft documents to ensure compliance with solicitation requirements.
• Build proposal 1-sheets for the Business Support Services teams.
• Maintain, organize, and update resources and materials (e.g., resumes, project sheets, standard proposal sections, graphics, etc.) as assigned.
• Review, organize, catalog, and archive proposal materials for future use.
• Support proposal production and delivery, including preparation of final documents and coordination of electronic and/or hard-copy submissions, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in an applicable discipline.
• Experience may substitute for education on a 1:1 basis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• U.S. Citizenship due to federal contract requirements.
• Two (2) years of work experience (proposals/marketing/writing).
• One (1) year of experience as a Proposal Coordinator.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Experience in services, environmental, engineering, or construction-related fields preferred.
• Experience using CRM systems.
• Experience in services, environmental, engineering, or construction-related fields.
• Experience responding to federal, state, municipal, and tribal RFPs.
• Valid Driver's license with a clean driving record, able to drive company vehicles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop).
• Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures.

Shareholder Preference: Pursuant to applicable law, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendents, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies:

• Self-Motivated Ability to be internally driven to perform a task to the highest standard, while remaining flexible and effective in a team environment.
• Communication Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to interact with staff at all levels of the company to complete tasks.
• Time Management Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Capable of re-prioritizing efforts to meet dynamic workloads and schedule shifts.
• Organization Ability to remain organized and energetic with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.
• Decision Making Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment while working under pressure.
• Goal Oriented Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Detail Oriented Must be detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, and content.
• Confidentiality Ability to preserve confidential information.

Physical Demands:

The position requires frequent sitting, use of hands and fingers, reaching, speaking, hearing, and vision (close, distance, peripheral, and focus adjustment). The role also involves walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to four (4) hours, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Work performed in a professional office setting utilizing telephone, computer, and other office equipment. Moderate travel may be required to shareholder communities, subsidiary offices, and other locations as needed.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm, or as business needs dictate