Proposal Specialist

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Portland, OR, USA
In-Office
61K-82K Annually
Mid level
Professional Services • Consulting • Financial Services
The Role
The Proposal Specialist coordinates end-to-end proposal and pursuit activities, including RFP review, timelines, stakeholder inputs, compliance checks, messaging, and final submissions. The role maintains proposal templates, content libraries, CRM tracking, reporting, websites, and marketing collateral. It also sources bid opportunities, supports pursuit planning, drives timely team contributions, and helps improve proposal processes.
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Position Summary

The Proposal Specialist supports end-to-end proposal and pursuit efforts, from initial RFP/RFQ review through final submission. This position coordinates timelines, inputs and reviews with cross-functional stakeholders to produce compliant, compelling and client-focused proposals. The Proposal Specialist also supports proposal process improvements through standardized templates, content libraries, CRM-enabled tracking and reporting, and the identification of potential proposal opportunities.


Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.


Your Contributions and Responsibilities

  • Work with the proposal lead and other staff to coordinate the proposal lifecycle, from initial RFP analysis through final submission, helping ensure compliance with client guidelines and deadlines.
  • Facilitate internal pursuit planning discussions to identify client needs, competitive differentiators, win themes and compelling messaging.
  • Support proposal efficiency by using and maintaining standardized templates, workflows, datasheets and content libraries within a response management platform.
  • Track proposal requests, status updates, and reporting in CRM, maintaining accurate and timely data.
  • Coordinate pursuit and marketing collateral, including proactive proposals, pitch decks, and SharePoint content updates.
  • Manage multiple websites from which the Company receives bids and proactively source bids to provide proposals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Your Background and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of experience supporting proposal or pursuit work, including experience using CRM and proposal software systems for tracking and reporting or an appropriate balance of education and experience.
  • Ability to effectively use proposal management, CRM and related technology to support proposal coordination, tracking, and reporting.
  • Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and compliance reviews.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and drive timely inputs to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate value propositions, collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders, and guide teams through competitive proposal and pursuit efforts.
  • Strong verbal and written skills, including the ability to support reviews and incorporate feedback.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), with the ability to produce polished client-facing materials.

Why work with us?

Our firm is committed to providing our people with opportunities to excel professionally.  We believe in the importance of a welcoming work culture and quality work-life integration to support our staff as we grow together.


We are proud to offer:

  • Increased number of paid holidays per year
  • Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions
  • Flexible working hours and work arrangements
  • Remote and hybrid opportunities
  • Expanding Social Impact department for a healthy, happy, inclusive and productive workplace

The benefits of joining our team:

  • Strong growth opportunities
  • Competitive benefits package
  • 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing
  • Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan
  • Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
  • Dress for your day policy
  • Resources of a national firm
  • Compensation: $61,000 - $82,000 depending on experience.  More is possible if experience dictates.

Get to know us better!

We’re Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 900 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.


Novogradac is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.


Ready to learn more?

To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website:  https://www.novoco.com/careers.


Commitment to Inclusion

Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.


At Novogradac, we offer a variety of Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups to provide all employees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and support one another in the workplace.


Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k). 


Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.


By submitting an application with us, you are providing Novogradac with personal information. More information on how we use your personal information may be found in our Privacy Notice at Collection.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or an appropriate balance of education and experience
  • 2-5 years of experience supporting proposal or pursuit work
  • Experience using CRM and proposal software systems for tracking and reporting
  • Ability to use proposal management, CRM, and related technology
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and compliance reviews
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and drive timely inputs
  • Ability to communicate value propositions and guide teams through competitive proposals
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
900 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

Novogradac is a professional services firm specializing in audit, tax, and consulting services, with a significant focus on affordable housing, community development, and renewable energy. It operates through Novogradac & Company LLP, a licensed independent CPA firm providing attest and accounting services, and Novogradac Consulting LLP, which offers valuation and consulting services. The firm helps clients navigate complex tax incentives and regulatory environments.

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