Your Opportunity
As part of the proposals team, the 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
Partner with Business Development lead 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
5+ 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 styleCompensation 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 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 our annual incentive plan, and information on benefits offered is here. Applications will be accepted through November 18, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs
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.
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Job : Sales Enablement
Job Family : GO_TO_MARKET
Organization : Corporate Strategy & Technology
Schedule : FULL_TIME
Workplace Type : Req ID : 21724
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Senior Proposal Analyst • Topeka, KS, US