Posted 1w ago

Bid Support Specialist

@ Indra
Overland Park, Kansas, United States
HybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Supporting bid, Gathering cost, Maintaining files
Requirements Summary:Excel proficiency; experience with Salesforce and/or Business Central; familiarity with AI tools; BA/BS in Business/Marketing or 2+ years of related experience.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Excel, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, AI tools
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Bid Support Specialist

Hybrid - Flexible Schedule

SUMMARY:

Supports the proposal development process, across all stages of the bid phase through award.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Bid Support Specialist will perform all duties to support bid lifecycle, including:

Supporting Pre-Contract Award

  • Responsible for RFP/RFQ/RFI’s
  • Perform cost estimates following standardized cost templates
  • Perform Competitive Analysis/Financial Analysis
  • May interface or collaborate on contract matters 
  • Responsible for Quotations, and assisting with sales orders as needed
  • Ensuring compliance to customer tender docs
  • Interface with internal stakeholders to complete bid preparation, and obtain necessary approvals
  • Aid in developing proposal and marketing elements, including: assembling proposal books, RFP’s/RFQ’s, documentation, and other customer communications

During-Contract Award

  • Gathering cost information from a variety of sources (internal departments, external sub-contractors, etc.) and verify contract terms have been costed appropriately
  • Responsible for researching and implementing cost data, costing, and cost allocation
  • Preparation of customer forms
  • Conducting strategy pricing meetings with executives, reporting on the status of items, etc.

Post-Contract Award

  • Responsible for timely and compliant completion of Change Orders/Amendments/Addendums
  • Maintain domestic, international, and government files according to standard procedures
  • Perform all work in compliance to applicable standards and customer tender requirements
  • Perform ad hoc projects as required by Programs, Marketing, or other Departments

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrate high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel 
  • Experience with SalesForce and/or Business Central preferred 
  • Demonstrate proficiency in utilization of AI tools

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • BA or BS in Business, Marketing, or related field or 2+ years of equivalent experience.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to pass a U.S. government background check investigation.
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
  • For successful performance of this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the general knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability, M/F/D/V. Drug-free work environment. Indra participates in E-Verify.